GNAV Question

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265 US-GAL equals? (Specific gravity 0.80): 803 KG

5 HR 20 MIN 20 SEC corresponds to a longitude difference of: 80 05
730 FT/MIN equals: 3.7M/SEC
A chart has the scale 1: 1 000 000. From A to B on the chart measures 3.8 cm, the distance from A to
B in NM is: 20.5
A course of 120(T) is drawn between 'X' (6130'N) and 'Y' (5830'N) on a Lambert Conformal conic
chart with a scale of 1: 1 000 000 at 60N. The chart distance between 'X' and 'Y' is: 66.7CM
A definition of a Magnetic Track angle is: THE DIRECTION OF A LINE REFERENCED TO MAGNETIC
NORTH
A direct Mercator graticule is based on a projection that is: CYLINDRICAL
A direct reading compass should be swung when: THERE IS A LARGE, AND PERMANENT,
CHANGE IN MAGNETIC LATITUDE
A flight is to be made from 'A' 49S 180E/W to 'B' 58S, 180E/W. The distance in kilometres from 'A'
to 'B' is approximately: 1000
A great circle intersects the equator in 030W with a great circle direction of 035(T). An aircraft
tracking the great circle will reach the maximum Northern/Southern latitude in position: 55N, 060E
A great circle on the Earth running from the North Pole to the South Pole is called: A MERIDIAN
A great circle track crosses the equator at 30W has an initial track of 035T. It''s highest or lowest
North/South point is: 55N 060E
A great circle track joins position A (59S 141W) and B (61S 148W). What is the difference
between the great circle track at A and B? IT INCREASES BY 6
A ground feature appears 30 to the left of the centre line of the CRT of an airborne weather radar. If
the heading of the aircraft is 355 (M) and the magnetic variation is 15 East, the true bearing of the
aircraft from the feature is: 160
A ground feature was observed on a relative bearing of 315 and 3 MIN later on a relative bearing of
270. The W/V is calm; aircraft GS 180 kt. What is the minimum distance between the aircraft and the
ground feature? 9NM
A ground feature was observed on a relative bearing of 325 and five minutes later on a relative
bearing of 280. The aircraft heading was 165(M), variation 25W, drift 10Right and GS 360 kt.
When the relative bearing was 280, the distance and true bearing of the aircraft from the feature
was: 30NM AND 240
A Lambert conformal conic chart has a constant of the cone of 0.75. The initial course of a straight
line track drawn on this chart from A (40N 050W) to B is 043(T) at A; course at B is 055(T). What is
the longitude of B? 34W
A Lambert conformal conic chart has a constant of the cone of 0.80. A straight line course drawn on
this chart from A (53N 004W) to B is 080 at A; course at B is 092(T). What is the longitude of B?
011E
A Lambert conformal conic projection, with two standard parallels: THE SCALE IS ONLY CORRECT
ALONG THE STANDARD PARALLELS
A line drawn on a chart which joins all points where the value of magnetic variation is zero is called
an: AGONIC LINE
A Mercator chart has a scale at the equator = 1: 3 704 000. What is the scale at latitude 60 S?
1:1.852.000
A nautical mile is equivalent to: 1852 M
A nautical mile is: 1852 METRES
A negative (westerly) magnetic variation signifies that: TRUE NORTH IS EAST OF MAGNETIC
NORTH
A pilot accidently turning OFF the IRS in flight, and then turns it back ON a few moments later.
Following this incident: IT CAN ONLY BE USED FOR ATTITUDE REFERENCE
A rhumb line from a position 86N 30W has an initial track of 085T is it: A SPIRAL TO THE NORTH
POLE
A Rhumb line is: A LINE ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH CUTTING ALL MERIDIANS AT THE
SAME ANGLE
A rhumb line on a Direct Mercator chart appears as a: STRAIGHT LINE
A ring laser gyro is:; A DEVICE WHCH MEASURES ANGULAR MOVEMENTS
A route is flown from (80S, 100W) to (80S, 140E). At 160W the Grid Track (GT) and True Track
(TT) on a Polar Stereographic chart with a grid orientated on the 180 meridian are respectively: 290
(G) AND 270(T)
A route is flown from (80S, 100W) to (80S, 140E). At 180E/W the Grid Track (GT) and True Track
(TT) on a Polar Stereographic chart, whose grid is aligned with the Greenwich meridian, are
respectively: 110 (G) AND 290(T)
A route is flown from (85S, 100E) to (85S, 140W). At 160E the Grid Track (GT) and True track
(TT) on a Polar Stereographic chart with a grid orientated on the 180 meridian are respectively:
070(G) AND 090 (T)
A route is flown from (85S, 100E) to (85S, 140W). At 180E/W the Grid Track (GT) and True Track
(TT) on a Polar Stereographic chart, whose grid is aligned with the Greenwich meridian, are
respectively: 250(G) AND 070(T)
A straight line drawn on a chart measures 4.63 cm and represents 150 NM. The chart scale is: 1:
6.000.000
A straight line from A (53N, 155W) to B (53N, 170E) is drawn on a Lambert Conformal conical
chart with standard parallels at 50N and 56N.When passing the meridian 175E, the True Track is:
260.0
A straight line from A (53S, 155E) to B (53S, 170W) is drawn on a Lambert Conformal conical
chart with standard parallels at 50S and 56S. When passing 175W, the True Track is: 078.0
A straight line from A (75N, 120E) to B (75N, 160E) is drawn on a Polar Stereographic chart. When
passing the meridian 155E, the True Track is: 105
A straight line from A (75S, 120E) to B (75S, 160E) is drawn on a Polar Stereographic chart. When
passing the meridian 155E, the True Track is: 075Near the magnetic pole: THE HORIZONAL
COMPONENT OF THE EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD IS TOO SMALL TO PERMIT THE USE OF A
MAGNETIC COMPASS
A straight line is drawn on a Lamberts conformal conic chart between two positions of different
longitude. The angular difference between the initial true track and the final true track of the line is
equal to: CHART CONVERGENCY
A straight line on a chart 4.89 cm long represents 185 NM. The scale of this chart is approximately:
1: 7.000.000
A straight line on a Lambert Conformal Projection chart for normal flight planning purposes: IS
APPROXIMATE A GREAT CIRCLE
A useful method of a pilot resolving, during a visual flight, any uncertainty in the aircraft's position is
to maintain visual contact with the ground and: SET HEADING TOWARDS A LINE FEATURE SUCH
AS A COASTLINE, MOTORWAY, RIVER O RAILWAY
A VOR is situated at position (74N, 094W); local variation is 50W. A Polar Stereographic chart
supplied with a Greenwich grid is used for navigation. To proceed along (magnetic) radial 238 inbound
an aircraft has to follow a Grid Track of: 103
A VOR is situated at position (N5526', W00542'). The variation at the VOR is 9W. The position of
the aircraft is (N6000'N, W01000'). The variation at the aircraft-position is 11W. The initial TT-angle
of the great circle from the aircraft position to the VOR is 101.5.Which radial is the aircraft on? 294
After 15 minutes of flying with the planned TAS and TH the aircraft is 3 NM South of the intended
track and 2.5 NM ahead of the dead reckoning position. To reach destination B from this position, the
TH should be: 292
After alignment of the stable platform of an Inertial Navigation System, the output data from the
platform is: ACCELERATION NORTH/SOUTH AND EAST/WEST, ATTITUDE AND TRUE HEADING
After alignment of the stable platform of the Inertial Navigation System, the output data from the INS
computer to the platform is: RATE CORRECTIONS TO THE GYROS
An aeronautical chart is conformal when: AT ANY POINT THE SCALE OVER A SHORT DISTANCE
IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PARALLEL IS EQUAL TO THE SCALE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE
MERIDIAN AND THE MERIDIANS ARE PERPENDICULAR TO THE PARALLELS
An aeroplane flies from A (59S 142W) to B (61S 148W) with a TAS of 480 kt. The autopilot is
engaged and coupled with an Inertial Navigation System in which AB track is active. On route AB, the
true track: INCREASES BY 5
An aeroplane is flying at TAS 180 kt on a track of 090. The W/V is 045 / 50kt. How far can the
aeroplane fly out from its base and return in one hour? 85NM
An Agonic line is a line that connects: POSITIONS THAT HAVE 0 VARIATION
An aircraft at FL120, IAS 200kt, OAT -5 and wind component +30kt, is required to reduce speed in
order to cross a reporting point 5 MIN later than planned. Assuming flight conditions do not change,
when 100 NM from the reporting point IAS should be reduced to: 159 KT
An aircraft at FL140, IAS 210 kt, OAT -5C and wind component minus 35 kt, is required to reduce
speed in order to cross a reporting point 5 MIN later than planned. Assuming that flight conditions do
not change, when 150 NM from the reporting point the aircraft should reduce IAS by: 20 KT
An aircraft at FL290 is required to commence descent when 50 NM from a VOR and to cross that VOR
at FL80. Mean GS during descent is 271kt. What is the minimum rate of descent required? 1900
FT/MIN
An aircraft at FL310, M0.83, temperature -30C, is required to reduce speed in order to cross a
reporting point five minutes later than planned. Assuming that a zero wind component remains
unchanged, when 360 NM from the reporting point Mach Number should be reduced to: M0.74
An aircraft at FL330 is rerquired to commence descent when 65 NM from a VOR and to cross the VOR
at FL100. The mean GS during the descent is 330 kt. What is the minimum rate of descent required?
1950 FT/MIN
An aircraft at FL350 is required to commence descent when 85 NM from a VOR and to cross the VOR
at FL80. The mean GS for the descent is 340 kt. What is the minimum rate of descent required? 1800
FT/MIN
An aircraft at FL350 is required to cross a VOR/DME facility at FL110 and to commence descent when
100 NM from the facility. If the mean GS for the descent is 335 kt, the minimum rate of descent
required is: 1340 FT/MIN
An aircraft at FL350 is required to descend to cross a DME facility at FL80. Maximum rate of descent
is 1800 FT/MIN and mean GS for descent is 276 kt. The minimum range from the DME at which
descent should start is: 69 NM
An aircraft at FL360 is required to descent to FL120. The aircraft should reach FL120 at 40 NM from
the next waypoint. The rate of descent is 2000 ft/min. The average GS is 420 kt. ; The minimum
distance from the next waypoint at which descent should start is: 124NM
An aircraft at FL370 is required to commence descent at 120 NM from a VOR and to cross the facility
at FL130. If the mean GS for the descent is 288 kt, the minimum rate of descent required is: 960
FT/MIN
An aircraft at FL370 is required to commence descent when 100 NM from a DME facility and to cross
the station at FL120. If the mean GS during the descent is 396 kt, the minimum rate of descent
required is approximately: 1650 FT/MIN
An aircraft at FL370, M0.86, OAT -44C, headwind component 110 kt, is required to reduce speed in
order to cross a reporting point 5 MIN later than planned. If the speed reduction were to be made 420
NM from the reporting point, what Mach Number is required? M 0.81
An aircraft at FL390 is required to descend to cross a DME facility at FL70. Maximum rate of descent
is 2500 FT/MIN, mean GS during descent is 248 kt. What is the minimum range from the DME at which
descent should commence? 53 NM
An aircraft at latitude 0220'N tracks 180(T) for 685 km. On completion of the flight the latitude will
be: 0350S
An aircraft at latitude 10 South flies north at a GS of 890 km/HR. What will its latitude be after 1.5
HR? 0200N
An aircraft at latitude 10North flies south at a groundspeed of 445 km/HR. What will be its latitude
after 3 HR? 0200S
An aircraft at position 60N 005W tracks 090(T) for 315 km. On completion of the flight the
longitude will be: 00040E
An aircraft departing A(N40 00 E080 00) flies a constant true track of 270 at a ground speed of
120 kt. What are the coordinates of the position reached in 6 HR? N4000 E06420
An aircraft departs from position A (0410' S 17822'W) and flies northward following the meridian for
2950 NM. It then flies westward along the parallel of latitude for 382 NM to position B. The coordinates
of position B are? 4500N 18238E
An aircraft departs from Schiphol airport and flies to Santa Cruz in Bolivia (South America) via Miami
in Florida. The departure time (off blocks) is 07:45 ST at the 10th of November, taxi time before take
off at Schiphol is 25 minutes. The flight time to Miami over the Atlantic Ocean is 09h20m. The total
taxi time in Miami to and from the gate is 25 minutes. The time spend at the gate is 02h40m. From
Miami to Santa Cruz the airborne time is 06h30m. Calculate the time and date of touch down in Santa
Cruz in ST Bolivia if the difference between ST and UTC is 5 hours: 21:05 10TH NOV
An aircraft equipped with an Inertial Navigation System (INS) flies with INS 1 coupled with autopilot 1.
Both inertial navigation systems are navigating from way-point A to B. The inertial systems' Central
Display Units (CDU) shows:; - XTK on INS 1 = 0, - XTK on INS 2 = 8L, (XTK = cross track) From this
information it can be deduced that: AT LEAST ONE OF THE INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS IS
DRIFTING
An aircraft flies a great circle track from 56 N 070 W to 62 N 110 E. The total distance travelled
is? 3720 NM
An aircraft flies from waypoint 7 (6300' N, 07300'W) to waypoint 8 (6200' N, 07300' W). The
aircraft position is (6200' N, 07310'W). The cross track distance in relation to the planned track is:
4.7 NM R
An aircraft flies the following rhumb line tracks and distances from position 0400'N 03000'W: 600
NM South, then 600 NM East, then 600 NM North, then 600 NM West. The final position of the aircraft
is: 0400N 02958W
An aircraft follows a great circle in the Northern Hemisphere. At a certain moment the aircraft is in
the position on the great circle where the great circle direction is 270(T). Continuing on the great
circle the: TRACK ANGLE WILL DECREASE AND THE LATITUDE WILL DECREASE
An aircraft follows a radial to a VOR/DME station. At 10:00 the DME reads 120 NM. At 10:03 the DME
reads 105 NM. The estimated time overhead the VOR/DME station is; 10:24
An aircraft has to fly over a mountain ridge. The highest obstacle, indicated in the navigation chart,
has an elevation of 9 800 ft. The QNH, given by a meteorological station at an elevation of 6200ft, is
1022hPa. The OAT = ISA+5C. ; Calculate the approximate indicated altitude to obtain a clearance of
2000 ft: BETWEEN 11500 FT AND 11700 FT
An aircraft in the northern hemisphere is making an accurate rate one turn to the right. If the initial
heading was 135, after 30 seconds the direct reading magnetic compass should read: MORE THAN
225
An aircraft in the northern hemisphere makes an accurate rate one turn to the right/starboard. If the
initial heading was 330, after 30 seconds of the turn the direct reading magnetic compass should
read: LESS THAN 060
An aircraft is at position (53N, 006W) and has a landmark at position (5247'N, 00445'W), with a
relative bearing of 060.; Given:; Compass Heading = 051; Variation = 16W; Deviation = 2E; What
is the true bearing of the position line to be plotted from the landmark to the aircraft on a Lambert
chart with standard parallels at 37N and 65N? 278
An aircraft is departing from an airport which has an elevation of 2000 ft and the QNH is 1003 hPa.
The TAS is 100 kt, the head wind component is 20 kt and the rate of climb is 1000 ft/min. Top of climb
is FL 100. At what distance from the airport will this be achived? 10.3 NM
is FL 100. At what distance from the airport will this be achieved? 11.1 NM
An aircraft is descending down a 6% slope whilst maintaining a G/S of 300 kt. The rate of descent of
the aircraft is approximately: 1800 FT/MIN
An aircraft is flying according the flight log at the Annex. After 15 minutes of flying with the planned
TAS and TH the aircraft is 3 NM North of the intended track and 2.5 NM ahead of the dead reckoning
position. To reach destination B from this position the TH should be: 112
An aircraft is flying according the flight log at the Annex. After 15 minutes of flying with the planned
TAS and TH the aircraft is 3 NM North of the intended track and 2.5 NM ahead of the dead reckoning
position. To reach destination B from this position the TH should be: 258
An aircraft is flying at FL 200. OAT = 0C. When the actual air pressure on an airfield at MSL is placed
in the subscale of the altimeter the indicated altitude is 19300ft. ; Calculate the aircraft''s true
altitude.; 21200 FT
An aircraft is flying at FL100. The OAT = ISA - 15C. The QNH given by a station at an elevation 3000
ft is 1035hPa. Calculate the approximate True Altitude. 10200 FT
An aircraft is flying at FL150, with an outside air temperature of -30, above an airport where the
elevation is 1660 ft and the QNH is 993 hPa. Calculate the true altitude. (Assume 30 ft = 1 hPa)
13660 FT
An aircraft is flying at FL180 and the outside air temperature is -30C. If the CAS is 150 kt, what is the
TAS? 195 KT
An aircraft is flying at FL200. The QNH, given by a meteorological station at an elevation of 1300ft is
998.2 hPa. OAT = - 40C. The elevation of the highest obstacle along the route is 8 000 ft. ; Calculate
the aircraft's approximate clearance above the highest obstacle on this route: 10500 FT
An aircraft is flying at FL250, OAT = - 45C. The QNH, given by a station at MSL, is 993.2 hPa.
Calculate the approximate True Altitude: 23400 FT
An aircraft is flying from A to B a distance of 50 NM. The True Course in the flight log is 270, the
forecast wind is 045(T)/15kt and the TAS is 120kt. ; After 15 minutes of flying with the planned TAS
and TH the aircraft is 3 NM South of the intended track and 2.5 NM ahead of the dead reckoning
position. ; To reach destination B from this position, the correction angle on the heading should be:
17
An aircraft is flying from A to B. The true course according to the flight log is 090, the estimated
wind is 225(T)/15kt and the TAS is 120 kt. ; After 15 minutes of flying with the planned TAS and TH
the aircraft is 3 NM South of the intended track and 2.5 NM ahead of the dead reckoning position. ;
The Track angle error (TKE) is: 5R
An aircraft is flying from SALCO to BERRY HEAD on Magnetic Track 007, TAS 445 kt. The wind is
050(T)/40 kt. ; Variation 5W, deviation +2; At 1000 UTC the RB of locator PY is 311.; At 1003 UTC
the RB of locator PY is 266. ; Calculate the True bearing of locator PY at 1003 UTC from the Aircraft:
272 (T)
An aircraft is flying from SALCO to BERRY HEAD on Magnetic Track 007, TAS 445 kt. The wind is
050(T)/40 kt. ; Variation 5W, deviation +2; At 1000 UTC the RB of locator PY is 311.; At 1003 UTC
the RB of locator PY is 266. ; Calculate the distance of the aircraft from locator PY at 1003 UTC: 21
NM
An aircraft is flying with the aid of an inertial navigation system (INS) connected to the autopilot. The
following two points have been entered in the INS computer:; WPT 1: 60N 030W, WPT 2: 60N
020W. When 025W is passed the latitude shown on the display unit of the inertial navigation system
will be: 60 05.7N
An aircraft is following a true track of 048 at a constant TAS of 210 kt. The wind velocity is 350 / 30
kt. The GS and drift angle are: 192 KT, 7 RIGHT
An aircraft is following the 45N parallel of latitude. The track followed is a: RHUMB LINE
An aircraft is in the position (86N, 020E). When following a rhumb line track of 085(T) it will: FLY
VIA A SPIRAL TO THE NORTH POLE
An aircraft is in the position (86N, 020E). When following a rhumb line track of 085(T) it will: FLY
VIA A SPIRAL TO THE NORTH POLE
An aircraft is maintaining a 5.2% gradient is at 7 NM from the runway, on a flat terrain; its height is
approximately: 2210 FT
An aircraft is over position HO (5530'N 06015'W), where YYR VOR (5330'N 06015'W) can be
received. The magnetic variation is 31W at HO and 28W at YYR. What is the radial from YYR? 028
An aircraft is planned to fly from position 'A' to position 'B', distance 250 NM at an average GS of 115
kt. It departs 'A' at 0900 UTC. After flying 75 NM along track from 'A', the aircraft is 1.5 MIN behind
planned time. Using the actual GS experienced, what is the revised ETA at 'B'? 1115UTC
An aircraft is planned to fly from position 'A' to position 'B', distance 480 NM at an average GS of 240
kt. It departs 'A' at 1000 UTC. After flying 150 NM along track from 'A', the aircraft is 2 MIN behind
planned time. Using the actual GS experienced, what is the revised ETA at 'B'? 1206
An aircraft is planned to fly from position 'A' to position 'B',distance 320 NM, at an average GS of 180
kt. It departs 'A' at 1200 UTC. After flying 70 NM along track from 'A', the aircraft is 3 MIN ahead of
planned time. Using the actual GS experienced, what is the revised ETA at 'B'? 1333 UTC
An aircraft must fly 2000 ft above an obstacle of which the elevation is 13 600 ft. The QNH at the
nearest airfield is 991 hPa, the elevation is 1500 ft and the temperature is - 20C. Calculate the
minimum altitude required: 17400 FT
An aircraft obtains a relative bearing of 315 from an NDB at 0830. At 0840 the relative bearing from
the same position is 270. Assuming no drift and a GS of 240 kt, what is the approximate range from
the NDB at 0840? 40 NM
An aircraft passes position A (6000'N 12000'W) on route to position B (6000'N 14030'W). What is
the great circle track on departure from A? 279
An aircraft takes off from the aerodrome of BRIOUDE (altitude 1 483 FT, QFE = 963 hPa, temperature
= 32C). Five minutes later, passing 5 000 FT on QFE, the second altimeter set on 1 013 hPa will
indicate approximately : 6.500 FT
An aircraft takes-off from an airport 2 hours before sunset. The pilot flies a track of 090(T), W/V
130/ 20 kt, TAS 100 kt. In order to return to the point of departure before sunset, the furthest
distance which may be travelled is: 97 NM
An aircraft tracks radial 200 inbound to a VOR station with a Magnetic Heading (MH) of 010. After
being overhead the VOR station the aircraft tracks radial 090 outbound with a MH of 080. The TAS is
240 kt and the magnetic variation in the area is 5W: 320/50KT
An aircraft travels 100 statute miles in 20 MIN, how long does it take to travel 215 NM? 50 MIN
An aircraft travels 2.4 statute miles in 47 seconds. What is its groundspeed? 160 KT
An aircraft travels from point A to point B, using the autopilot connected to the aircraft's inertial
system. The coordinates of A (45S 010W) and B (45S 030W) have been entered. The true course
of the aircraft on its arrival at B, to the nearest degree, is: 277
An aircraft was over 'A' at 1435 hours flying direct to 'B'. Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' 2900 NM True
airspeed 470 kt Mean wind component 'out' +55 kt Mean wind component 'back' -75 kt. The ETA for
reaching the Point of Equal Time (PET) between 'A' and 'B' is: 1657
An aircraft was over 'A' at 1435 hours flying direct to 'B'. Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' 2900 NM True
airspeed 470 kt Mean wind component 'out' +55 kt Mean wind component 'back' -75 kt Safe
endurance 9 HR 30 MIN The ETA at the point of equal time is: 1657
An aircraft was over 'Q' at 1320 hours flying direct to 'R'. Given: Distance 'Q' to 'R' 3016 NM True
airspeed 480 kt Mean wind component 'out' -90 kt Mean wind component 'back' +75 kt. What is the
ETA at the Point of Equal Time (PET) ? 1752
airspeed 480 kt Mean wind component 'out' -90 kt Mean wind component 'back' +75 kt. The ETA for
reaching the Point of Equal Time (PET) between 'Q' and 'R' is: 1752
airspeed 480 kt Mean wind component 'out' -90 kt Mean wind component 'back' +75 kt. Safe
endurance 10:00 HR. The distance from 'Q' to the Point of Safe Return (PSR) 'Q' is: 2290 NM
An island appears 30 to the left of the centre line on an airborne weather radar display. What is the
true bearing of the aircraft from the island if at the time of observation the aircraft was on a magnetic
heading (MH) of 020 with the magnetic variation (VAR) 25W? 145
heading of 276 with the magnetic variation 12 W? 054
An island appears 30 to the right of the centre line on an airborne weather radar display. What is the
heading (MH) of 355 with the magnetic variation (VAR) 15E? 220In a navigation chart a distance of
49 NM is equal to 7 cm. The scale of the chart is approximately: 1: 1.300.000
An island appears 45 to the right of the centre line on an airborne weather radar display. What is the
heading (MH) of 215 with the magnetic variation 21W: 059
heading (MH) of 276 with the magnetic variation 10E: 046
An island is observed by weather radar to be 15 to the left. The aircraft heading is 120(M) and the
magnetic variation 17W. What is the true bearing of the aircraft from the island? 268
An island is observed to be 15 to the left. The aircraft heading is 120(M), variation 17(W). The
bearing (T) from the aircraft to the island is: 088
An island is observed to be 30 to the right of the nose of the aircraft. The aircraft heading is
290(M), variation 10(E). The bearing (T) from the aircraft to the island is: 330
An NDB is located at position (N5526', W00542'). The variation at the NDB is 9W. The position of
the aircraft is (5600'N, 01000'W). The variation at the aircraft-position is 11W. The initial TT- of the
great circle from the aircraft position to the NDB position, is 101.5.; What is the Magnetic Bearing of
the NDB from the aircraft? 112.5
An Oblique Mercator projection is used specifically to produce: CHARTS OF THE GREAT CIRCLE
ROUTE BETWEEN TWO POINTS
An observer is situated on the parallel of 23.5S. Which statement about the passage of the apparent
sun in relation to this position is correct? IT PASES THROUGH THE ZENITH ONCE A YEAR
AROUND DECEMBER 22ND
Approximately how many nautical miles correspond to 12 cm on a map with a scale of 1: 2 000 000?
130
As the INS position of the departure aerodrome, coordinates 3532.7'N 13946.3'W are input instead
of 3532.7'N 13946.3'E. When the aircraft subsequently passes point 52N 180W, the longitude
value shown on the INS will be: 099-32.6W
Assume a Mercator chart. The distance between positions A and B, located on the same parallel and
10 longitude apart, is 6 cm. The scale at the parallel is 1: 9 260 000. What is the latitude of A and B?
60 N OR S
Assume a North polar stereographic chart whose grid is aligned with the Greenwich meridian. An
aircraft flies from the geographic North pole for a distance of 480 NM along the 110E meridian, then
follows a grid track of 154 for a distance of 300 NM. Its position is now approximately: 8000N
080E
Assuming mid-latitudes (40 to 50N/S). At which time of year is the relationship between the length
of day and night, as well as the rate of change of declination of the sun, changing at the greatest
rate? SPRING EQUINOX AND AUTUMN EQUINOX
Assuming zero wind, what distance will be covered by an aircraft descending 15000 FT with a TAS of
320 kt and maintaining a rate of descent of 3000 FT/MIN? 26.7 NM
At (54N, 020W) the sun rises on November 28th at 09:01 UTC.At (44N, 020W) the sun will rise:
EARTH SINCE THE LATTER POSITION LIES FURTHER SOUTH
At 0000 Local Mean Time of an observer: THE MEAN SUN IS IN TRANSIT WITH THE OBSERVERS
ANTI-MERIDIAN
At 0020 UTC an aircraft is crossing the 310 radial at 40 NM of a VOR/DME station. At 0035 UTC the
radial is 040 and DME distance is 40 NM. Magnetic variation is zero. The true track and ground speed
are: 085-226 KT
At 0422 an aircraft at FL370, GS 320kt, is on the direct track to VOR 'X' 185 NM distant. ; The aircraft
is required to cross VOR 'X' at FL80. For a mean rate of descent of 1800 FT/MIN at a mean GS of 232
kt, the latest time at which to commence descent is: 0445
At 10:15 the reading from a VOR/DME station is 211/ 90NM, at 10:20 the reading from the same
VOR/DME station is 211/120NM.Compass Heading = 200Variation in the area = 31WDeviation =
+1TAS = 390 ktThe wind vector (T) is approximately: 110/70 KT
At 47 North the chart distance between meridians 10 apart is 12.7 cm. The scale of the chart at 47
North approximates: 1:6.000.000
At 60 N the scale of a direct Mercator chart is 1: 3 000 000. What is the scale at the equator? 1:
6.000.000
At a specific location, the value of magnetic variation: VARIES SLOWLY OVER TIME
At latitude 60N the scale of a Mercator projection is 1: 5 000 000. The length on the chart between
'C' N60 E008 and 'D' N60 W008 is: 17.8 CM
At reference or see Europe Low Altitude Enroute Chart E(LO) 1A. An aircraft is flying from Inverness
VORDME (N5732.6'', W 00402.5W) to Aberdeen VORDME (N5718.6'', W00216.0''W). At 1000 UTC
the fix of the aircraft is determined by VORDME Inverness: radial = 114; DME-distance = 20.5 NM. At
1006 UTC the fix of the aircraft is determined by VORDME Aberdeen: radial = 294; DME-distance =
10.5 NM. What is the average GS of the aircraft between 1000 UTC and 1006 UTC?; 280 KT
At reference. 1215 UTC LAJES VORTAC (3846'N 02705'W) RMI reads 178, range 135 NM. Calculate
the aircraft position at 1215 UTC? 4055N 02755W
At reference. 1300 UTC DR position 3730'N 02130'W alter heading PORT SANTO NDB (3303'N
01623'W) ; TAS 450 kt, Forecast W/V 360/30kt. Calculate the ETA at PORT SANTO NDB? 1348
At the magnetic equator, when accelerating after take off on heading West, a direct reading pivot
suspended compass: INDICATES THE CORRECT HEADING
At what approximate date is the earth closest to the sun (perihelion)? BEGINNING OF JULY
ATT Mode of the Inertial Reference System (IRS) is a back-up mode providing: ONLY ATTITUDE AND
HEADING INFORMATION
Calculate the clearance above a mountain ridge with an elevation of 20410 ft: 4200 FT
Calculate the constant of the cone on a Lambert Chart given chart convergency between 010E and
030W as being 30: 0.75
Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) is Indicated Airspeed (IAS) corrected for: INSTRUMENT ERROR AND
POSITION ERROR
Compass deviation is defined as the angle between: MAGNETIC NORTH AND COMPASS NORTH
Complete line 1 of the 'FLIGHT NAVIGATION LOG'; positions 'A' to 'B'. What is the HDG(M) and ETA?
268-1114 UTC
Complete line 2 of the 'FLIGHT NAVIGATION LOG', positions 'C' to 'D'. What is the HDG(M) and ETA?
HDG 193- ETA 1239 UTC
Complete line 3 of the 'FLIGHT NAVIGATION LOG', positions 'E' to 'F'. What is the HDG(M) and ETA?
Complete line 4 of the 'FLIGHT NAVIGATION LOG', positions 'G' to 'H'. What is the HDG(M) and ETA?
HDG 344-ETA 1336 UTC
Complete line 5 of the 'FLIGHT NAVIGATION LOG', positions 'J' to 'K'. What is the HDG(M) and ETA?
Complete line 6 of the 'FLIGHT NAVIGATION LOG', positions 'L' to 'M'. What is the HDG(M) and ETA?
Complete the following statement regarding magnetic variation. The charted values of magnetic
variation on earth normally change annually due to: MAGNETIC POLE MOVEMENT CAUSING
NUMERICAL VALUES AT ALL LOCATIONS TO INCREASE OR DECREASE
Concerning direct reading magnetic compasses, in the northern hemisphere, it can be said that: ON
A EASTERLY HEADING, A LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION CAUSES AN APARENT TURN TO
THE NORTH
Consider the following factors that determine the accuracy of a DR position:; 1. The flight time since
the last position update.; 2. The accuracy of the forecasted wind.; 3. The accuracy of the TAS.; 4. The
accuracy of the steered heading.; Using the list which of the above statements are correct ?; 1, 2, 3
AND 4
Consider the following factors that determine the accuracy of a DR position:; 1. The flight time since
the last position update.; 2. The accuracy of the forecasted wind.; 3. The accuracy of the TAS.; 4. The
accuracy of the steered heading.; Using the list above which of the following contains the most
complete answer? 1, 2, 3, AND 4
Consider the positions (00N/S, 000E/W) and (00N/S, 180E/W) on the ellipsoid. Which statement
about the distances between these positions is correct? THE ROUTE VIA THE NORTH POLE IS
SHORTER THAN THE ROUTE ALONG THE EQUATOR.
Contour lines on aeronautical maps and charts connect points: HAVING THE SAME ELEVATION
ABOVE SEA LEVEL
Deviation on the standby compass is: DEPENDENT OF THE HEADING OF THE AIRCRAFT
Deviation applied to magnetic heading gives: COMPASS HEADING
Double integration of the output from the east/west accelerometer of an inertial navigation system
(INS) in the NAV MODE give: DISTANCE EAST/WEST
During a low level flight 2 parallel roads that are crossed at right angles by an aircraft. The time
between these roads can be used to check the aircraft: GROUNDSPEED
During approach the following data are obtained:DME 12.0 NM, altitude 3000 ftDME 9.8 NM, altitude
2400 ftTAS = 160 kt, GS = 125 ktThe rate of descent is: 570 FT/MIN
During the initial alignment of an inertial navigation system (INS) the equipment: WILL NOT ACCEPT
A 10 ERROR IN INITIAL LATITUDE BUT WILL ACCEPT A 10 ERROR IN INITIAL LONGITUDE
For a distance of 1860 NM between Q and R, a ground speed "out" of 385 kt, a ground speed "back"
of 465 kt and an endurance of 8 HR (excluding reserves) the distance from Q to the point of safe
return (PSR) is: 1685 NM -(1865 NM????)
For a landing on runway 23 (227 magnetic) surface, W/V reported by the ATIS is 180/30kt. ; VAR is
13E. Calculate the cross wind component? 22KT
From Rakovnik (50 05.9' N, 013 41.5' E) to Frankfurt FFM (50 05.9' N, 008 38.3' E) the True Track
of departure along the straight line is 272.0. The constant of the cone of this Lambert conformal
projection is: 0.79
From the departure point, the distance to the point of equal time is: INVERSLY PROPORTIONAL TO
THE SUM OF GROUND SPEED OUT AND GROUND SPEED BACK
Fuel flow per HR is 22 US-GAL, total fuel on board is 83 IMP GAL. What is the endurance? 4 HR 32
MIN
Geodetic latitude and geocentric latitude coincide: AT THE POLES AND ON THE EQUATOR
Given :; A is N55 000, B is N54 E010, The average true course of the great circle is 100. The true
course of the rhumbline at point A is: 100
Given the following: Magnetic heading: 060, Magnetic variation: 8W, Drift angle: 4 right, What is
the true track? 056
Given the following: True track: 192, Magnetic variation: 7E, Drift angle: 5 left. What is the
magnetic heading required to maintain the given track? 190The standard parallels of a Lambert's
conical orthomorphic projection are 0740'N and 3820' N. The constant of the cone for this chart is:
0.39
Given: ; FL250, OAT -15 C, TAS 250 kt.Calculate the Mach No.? 0.40
Given: ; Maximum allowable crosswind component is 20 kt. Runway 06, RWY QDM 063(M). ; Wind
direction 100(M). Calculate the maximum allowable windspeed? 33 KT
Given: ; SHA VOR (N5243.3 W00853.1) radial 120, CRK VOR (N5150.4 W00829.7) radial 033. What
is the aircraft position? N5230 W00800
Given: ; SHA VOR (N5243.3 W00853.1) radial 223,; CRK VOR (N5150.4 W00829.7) radial 322.; What
Given: ; SHA VOR/DME (N5243.3 W00853.1) radial 025/49 NM. What is the aircraft position? N5330
W00830
W00830
W00800
W00830
W00930
Given: ; TAS = 135 kt, HDG (T) = 278, W/V = 140/20kt. Calculate the Track (T) and GS? 283-
150KT
Given: ; TAS = 155 kt, HDG (T) = 216, W/V = 090/60kt. Calculate the Track (T) and GS? 231-196
KT
Given: ; TAS = 440 kt, HDG (T) = 349, W/V = 040/40kt. Calculate the drift and GS? 4L- 415 KT
Given: ; TAS 487kt, FL 330, Temperature ISA + 15.Calculate the MACH Number? 0.81
Given: ; True course A to B = 250, Distance A to B = 315 NM, TAS = 450 kt. W/V = 200/60kt.; ETD
A = 0650 UTC. What is the ETA at B? 0736 UTC
Given: ; True track 180, Drift 8R, Compass heading 195, Deviation -2, Calculate the variation?
21W
Given: A polar stereographic chart of the northern hemisphere whose grid is aligned with the zero
meridian. Grid track 344, Longitude 11500'W, Calculate the true course? 229
Given: AD = Air distance, GD = Ground distance, TAS = True Airspeed; GS = Groundspeed. Which of
the following is the correct formula to calculate ground distance (GD) gone? GD= (AD X GS)/TAS
Given: aircraft height 2500 FT, ILS GP angle 3. At what approximate distance from THR can you
expect to capture the GP? 8.3 NM
Given: Airport elevation is 1000 ft. QNH is 988 hPa. What is the approximate airport pressure
altitude? (Assume 1 hPa = 27 FT): 1760 FT
Given: An aircraft is flying a track of 255(M), 2254 UTC, it crosses radial 360 from a VOR station,
2300 UTC, it crosses radial 330 from the same station. At 2300 UTC, the distance between the
aircraft and the station is: THE SAME AS IT WA AT 2254 UTC
Given: An aircraft is flying at FL100, OAT = ISA - 15C. The QNH, given by a meteorological station
with an elevation of 100 ft below MSL is 1032 hPa. 1 hPa = 27 ftCalculate the approximate True
Altitude of this aircraft.: 9900 FT
Given: An aircraft is on final approach to runway 32R (322); The wind velocity reported by the tower
is 350/20 kt.; TAS on approach is 95 kt. In order to maintain the centre line, the aircraft's heading
(M) should be: 328
Given: CAS 120 kt, FL 80, OAT +20C. What is the TAS? 141 KT
Given: Chart scale is 1: 1 850 000. The chart distance between two points is 4 centimetres. Earth
distance is approximately: 40NM
Given: Compass Heading 090, Deviation 2W, Variation 12E, TAS 160 kt. Whilst maintaining a radial
070 from a VOR station, the aircraft flies a ground distance of 14 NM in 6 MIN. What is the W/V (T)?
160/50 KT
Given: Course 040(T), TAS is 120 kt, Wind speed 30 kt. Maximum drift angle will be obtained for a
wind direction of: 130
Given: course required = 085 (T), Forecast W/V 030/100kt, TAS = 470 kt, Distance = 265 NM.
Calculate the true HDG and flight time? 075, 39 MIN
Given: Direct Mercator chart with a scale of 1: 200 000 at equator; Chart length from 'A' to 'B', in the
vicinity of the equator, 11 cm. What is the approximate distance from 'A' to 'B'? 12 NM
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' 1973 NM Groundspeed 'out' 430 kt Groundspeed 'back' 385 kt The time
from 'A' to the Point of Equal Time (PET) between 'A' and 'B' is: 130 MIN
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' 1973 NM Groundspeed 'out' 430 kt Groundspeed 'back' 385 kt Safe
endurance 7 HR 20 MIN The distance from 'A' to the Point of Safe Return (PSR) 'A' is: 1490 NM
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' 2346 NM Groundspeed 'out' 365 kt Groundspeed 'back' 480 kt Safe
endurance 8 HR 30 MIN The time from 'A' to the Point of Safe Return is: 290 MIN
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' 2484 NM Mean groundspeed 'out' 420 kt Mean groundspeed 'back' 500 kt
Safe endurance 08 HR 30 MIN The distance from 'A' to the Point of Safe Return (PSR) 'A' is: 1940NM
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' is 100 NM, Fix obtained 40 NM along and 6 NM to the left of course. What
heading alteration must be made to reach 'B'? 15 RIGHT
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' is 325 NM, Planned GS 315 kt, ATD 1130 UTC, 1205 UTC - fix obtained 165
NM along track. What GS must be maintained from the fix in order to achieve planned ETA at 'B'? 355
KT
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' is 475 NM, Planned GS 315 kt, ATD 1000 UTC, 1040 UTC - fix obtained 190
NM along track. What GS must be maintained from the fix in order to achieve planned ETA at 'B'? 340
KT
Given: Distance 'A' to 'B' is 90 NM, Fix obtained 60 NM along and 4 NM to the right of course. What
heading alteration must be made to reach 'B'? 12 LEFT
Given: Distance 'Q' to 'R' 1760 NM Groundspeed 'out' 435 kt Groundspeed 'back' 385 kt Safe
endurance 9 HR The distance from 'Q' to the Point of Safe Return (PSR) between 'Q' and 'R' is: 1838
NM
Given: Distance 'Q' to 'R' 1760 NM Groundspeed 'out' 435 kt Groundspeed 'back' 385 kt The time
from 'Q' to the Point of Equal Time (PET) between 'Q' and 'R' is: 114 MIN
Given: Distance A to B = 120 NM, After 30 NM aircraft is 3 NM to the left of course. What heading
alteration should be made in order to arrive at point 'B'? 8 RIGHT
Given: Distance A to B is 360 NM. Wind component A - B is -15 kt, Wind component B - A is +15 kt,
TAS is 180 kt. What is the distance from the equal-time-point to B? 165 NM
Given: ETA to cross a meridian is 2100 UTC GS is 441 kt TAS is 491 kt At 2010 UTC, ATC requests a
speed reduction to cross the meridian at 2105 UTC. The reduction to TAS will be approximately: 40KT
Given: FL 350, Mach 0.80, OAT -55C. Calculate the values for TAS and local speed of sound (LSS)?
461 KT, LSS 576 KT
Given: FL120, OAT is ISA standard, CAS is 200 kt, Track is 222(M), Heading is 215(M), Variation is
15W. Time to fly 105 NM is 21 MIN. What is the W/V? 050 (T)/ 70 KT
Given: GS = 105 kt. Distance from A to B = 103 NM. What is the time from A to B? 00HR 59 MIN
Given: GS = 120 kt. Distance from A to B = 84 NM. What is the time from A to B? 00 HR 42 MIN
Given: GS = 510 kt. Distance A to B = 43 NM. What is the time (MIN) from A to B? 5
Given: Half way between two reporting points the navigation log gives the following information: TAS
360 kt, W/V 330/80kt, Compass heading 237, Deviation on this heading -5, Variation 19W. What is
the average ground speed for this leg? 403 KT
Given: ILS GP angle = 3.5 DEG, GS = 150 kt. What is the approximate rate of descent? 900FT/MIN
Given: Lambert conformal conical projection, scale 1: 1 234 000. Standard parallels 36N and 60N..
A (53N, 010W), B (53N, 020W).
Given: M 0.80, CAT -50C, FL 330, GS 490 kt, VAR 20W, Magnetic heading 140, Drift is 11 Right.
Calculate the true W/V? 020/95 KT
Given: M 0.80, OAT -50C, FL 330, GS 490 kt, VAR 20W, Magnetic heading 140, Drift is 11 Right.
Calculate the true W/V? 020/95 KT
Given: Magnetic heading = 255 VAR = 40W GS = 375 kt W/V = 235(T) / 120 kt Calculate the drift
angle? 6 LEFT
Given: Magnetic heading = 255, VAR = 40W, GS = 375 kt, W/V = 235(T) / 120 kt, Calculate the
drift angle? 6 LEFT
Given: Magnetic heading 311, Drift angle 10 left, Relative bearing of NDB 270. What is the
magnetic bearing of the NDB measured from the aircraft? 221
Given: Magnetic track = 210, Magnetic HDG = 215, VAR = 15E, TAS = 360 kt, Aircraft flies 64 NM
in 12 MIN. Calculate the true W/V? 265/50 KT
Given: Magnetic track = 315 , HDG = 301 (M), VAR = 5W, TAS = 225 kt, The aircraft flies 50 NM in
12 MIN. Calculate the W/V(T)? 190/63 KT
Given: Position 'A' is N00 E100, Position 'B' is 240(T), 200 NM from 'A'. What is the position of 'B'?
S0140 E09707
Given: Position 'A' N60 W020, Position 'B' N60 W021, Position 'C' N59 W020. What are, respectively,
the distances from A to B and from A to C? 30 NM AND 60 NM
Given: Position A 45N, ?E, Position B 45N, 4515'E, Distance A-B = 280 NM, B is to the East of A.
Required: longitude of position A? 3839E
Given: Position NDB (5510N, 01255E) DR Position (5453N, 00958E) NDB on the RMI reads
090. Magnetic variation = 10W. The position line has to be plotted on a Lamberts conformal chart
with standard parallels at 40N and 48N. Calculate the direction (T) of the bearing to be plotted from
the NDB.; 262
Given: Pressure Altitude 29000 FT, OAT -55C. Calculate the Density Altitude? 27500 FT
Given: Required course 045(M); Variation is 15E; W/V is 190(T)/30 kt; CAS is 120 kt at FL 55 in
standard atmosphere. What are the heading (M) and GS? 055 AND 147 KT
Given: Runway direction 083(M), Surface W/V 035/35kt. Calculate the effective headwind
component? 24 KT
Given: Runway direction 230(T), Surface W/V 280(T)/40 kt. Calculate the effective cross-wind
component? 31 KT
Given: TAS = 125 kt, True HDG = 355, W/V = 320(T)/30kt. Calculate the true track and GS? 005-
102 KT
Given: TAS = 130 kt, Track (T) = 003, W/V = 190/40kt. Calculate the HDG (T) and GS? 001-170 KT
Given: TAS = 132 kt, HDG (T) = 053, W/V = 205/15kt. Calculate the Track (T) and GS? 050-145 KT
Given: TAS = 140 kt, HDG (T) = 005, W/V = 265/25kt. Calculate the drift and GS? 10R-146 KT
Given: TAS = 155 kt, Track (T) = 305, W/V = 160/18kt. Calculate the HDG (T) and GS? 301- 169KT
Given: TAS = 170 kt, HDG(T) = 100, W/V = 350/30kt. Calculate the Track (T) and GS? 109-182 KT
Given: TAS = 190 kt, HDG (T) = 355, W/V = 165/25kt. Calculate the drift and GS? 1L-215KT
Given: TAS = 190 kt, True HDG = 085, W/V = 110(T)/50kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS? 8L-
146 KT
Given: TAS = 197 kt, True course = 240, W/V = 180/30kt. Descent is initiated at FL 220 and
completed at FL 40. Distance to be covered during descent is 39 NM. What is the approximate rate of
descent? 1400 FT/MIN
Given: TAS = 198 kt, HDG (T) = 180, W/V = 359/25. Calculate the Track(T) and GS? 180-223 KT
Given: TAS = 200 kt, Track (T) = 073, W/V = 210/20kt. Calculate the HDG (T) and GS? 077-214 KT
Given: TAS = 200 kt, Track (T) = 110, W/V = 015/40kt. Calculate the HDG (T) and GS? 099-199KT
Given: TAS = 220 kt; Magnetic course = 212 , W/V 160 (M)/ 50kt, Calculate the GS? 186 KT
Given: TAS = 225 kt, HDG (T) = 123, W/V = 090/60kt. Calculate the Track (T) and GS? 134-178
KT
Given: TAS = 230 kt, HDG (T) = 250, W/V = 205/10kt. Calculate the drift and GS? 2 R-223 KT
Given: TAS = 270 kt, Track (T) = 260, W/V = 275/30kt. Calculate the HDG (T) and GS? 262- 241
KT
Given: TAS = 270 kt, True HDG = 145, Actual wind = 205(T)/30kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS?
6 L-256 KT
370 KT
320KT
Given: TAS = 465 kt, HDG (T) = 124, W/V = 170/80kt. Calculate the drift and GS? 8L-415 KT
Given: TAS = 472 kt, True HDG = 005, W/V = 110(T)/50kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS: 6
L/490 KT
Given: TAS = 480 kt, HDG (T) = 040, W/V = 090/60kt. Calculate the Track (T) and GS? 034-445
KT
Given: TAS = 485 kt, OAT = ISA +10C, FL 410. Calculate the Mach Number? 0.825
Given: TAS = 485 kt, True HDG = 226, W/V = 110(T)/95kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS? 9 R-
533 KT
Given: TAS = 95 kt, HDG (T) = 075, W/V = 310/20kt. Calculate the drift and GS? 9R-108KT
Given: The coordinates of the heliport at Issy les Moulineaux are N4850' E00216.5'. What are the
coordinates of the position directly on the opposite side of the earth? S4850W17743.5
Given: True altitude 9000 FT, OAT -32C, CAS 200 kt. What is the TAS? 220 KT
Given: True course from A to B = 090, TAS = 460 kt, W/V = 360/100kt, Average variation = 10E,
Deviation = -2. Calculate the compass heading and GS? 070-450 KT
Given: True HDG = 002, TAS = 130 kt, Track (T) = 353, GS = 132 kt. Calculate the W/V? 095/20
KT
KT
KT
Given: True HDG = 133, TAS = 225 kt, Track (T) = 144, GS = 206 kt. Calculate the W/V? 070/45KT
KT
KT
Given: True Heading = 090 TAS = 180 kt GS = 180 kt Drift 5 right Calculate the W/V? 005/15KT
Given: True Heading = 090, TAS = 200 kt, W/V = 220 / 30 kt. Calculate the GS? 220 KT
Given: True Heading = 180, TAS = 500 kt, W/V 225 / 100 kt, Calculate the GS? 435 KT
Given: True heading = 310, TAS = 200 kt, GS = 176 kt, Drift angle 7 right. Calculate the W/V?
270/33KT
Given: True Track = 095, TAS = 160 kt, True Heading = 087, GS = 130 kts; Calculate W/V:
057/36KT
Given: True Track 239 True Heading 229 TAS 555 kt G/S 577 kt Calculate the wind velocity:
130/100KT
Given: True Track 245 Drift 5 right Variation 3 E Compass Hdg 242 Calculate the Magnetic
Heading. 237
Given: True Track 245 Drift 5 right Variation 3 E Compass Hdg 242 Calculate the deviation: 5 W
Given: true track is 348, drift 17 left, variation 32 W, deviation 4E. What is the compass heading?
033
Given: value for the flattening of the Earth is 1/298. Earth's semi-major axis, as measured at the
equator, equals 6378.4 km. What is the semi-minor axis (km) of the earth at the axis of the poles?
6357.0
Given: Variation is 6W. Isogonic lines Jan 2002. Average annual increase 10'. Calculate: Variation in
2005.; 6.5W
Given: Waypoint 1. 60S 030W, Waypoint 2. 60S 020W. What will be the approximate latitude
shown on the display unit of an inertial navigation system at longitude 025W? 060 06S
Given:; Aircraft at FL 150 overhead an airport. Elevation of airport 720 FT. QNH is 1003 hPa.; OAT at
FL150 -5C. What is the true altitude of the aircraft? (Assume 1 hPa = 27 FT) 15300 FT
Given:; CAS 120 kt, FL 80, OAT +20C. What is the TAS? 141 KT
Given:; CON VOR (N5354.8 W00849.1) DME 30 NM, CRN VOR (N5318.1 W00856.5) DME 25 NM,;
Aircraft heading 270(M), Both DME distances decreasing. What is the aircraft position? N5330
W00820
Given:; CON VOR/DME (N5354.8 W00849.1), Abbey Shrule aerodrome (N5335 W00739), What is the
CON radial and DME distance when overhead Abbey Shrule aerodrome? 123-46 NM
Given:; CON VOR/DME (N5354.8 W00849.1), Castlebar aerodrome (N5351 W00917), What is the CON
radial and DME distance when overhead Castlebar aerodrome? 265-17NM
Given:; CRK VOR/DME (N5150.4 W00829.7) Kerry aerodrome (N5210.9 W00931.4). What is the CRK
radial and DME distance when overhead Kerry aerodrome? 307-43NM
Given:; CRN VOR (N5318.1 W00856.5) DME 18 NM, SHA VOR (N5243.3 W00853.1) DME 30 NM,;
Aircraft heading 270(M), Both DME distances decreasing. What is the aircraft position? N5310
W0080
Given:; CRN VOR (N5318.1 W00856.5) DME 34 NM, SHA VOR (N5243.3 W00853.1) DME 26 NM,;
Aircraft heading 090(M), Both DME distances increasing. What is the aircraft position? N5255
W00915
Given:; For take-off an aircraft requires a headwind component of at least 10 kt and has a cross-wind
limitation of 35 kt. The angle between the wind direction and the runway is 60. Calculate the
minimum and maximum allowable wind speeds? 20 KT AND 40 KT
Given:; Magnetic track = 075, HDG = 066(M), VAR = 11E, TAS = 275 kt. Aircraft flies 48 NM in 10
MIN. Calculate the true W/V ? 340 45 KT
Given:; Maximum allowable tailwind component for landing 10 kt. Planned runway 05 (047
magnetic). ; The direction of the surface wind reported by ATIS 210. Variation is 17E. Calculate the
maximum allowable windspeed that can be accepted without exceeding the tailwind limit? 10 KT
Given:; Position NDB (5510N, 01255E); DR Position (5453N, 00958E); NDB on the RMI reads
090; Magnetic variation = 10W; The position line has to be plotted on a Lamberts conformal chart
with standard parallels at 40N and 48N. Calculate the direction (T) of the bearing to be plotted from
the NDB. 262
Given:; Runway direction 210(M), Surface W/V 230(M)/30kt.Calculate the cross-wind component?
10 KT
Given:; Runway direction 305(M),Surface W/V 260(M)/30 kt. Calculate the cross-wind component?
21 KT
Given:; SHA VOR (N5243.3 W00853.1) DME 41 NM, CRK VOR (N5150.4 W00829.7) DME 30 NM,
Aircraft heading 270(M), Both DME distances decreasing. What is the aircraft position? N5215 W
00805
Given:; SHA VOR (N5243.3 W00853.1) DME 50 NM, CRK VOR (N5150.4 W00829.7) DME 41 NM,
Aircraft heading 270(M), Both DME distances increasing. What is the aircraft position? N5200 W
00935
Given:; SHA VOR N5243.3 W00853.1, CON VOR N5354.8 W00849.1, Aircraft position N5330 W00800;
Which of the following lists two radials that are applicable to the aircraft position? SHA 042 CON
138
Given:; SHA VOR N5243.3 W00853.1, CON VOR N5354.8 W00849.1. Aircraft position N5320 W00950;
Which of the following lists two radials that are applicable to the aircraft position? SHA 325 CON
235
Given:; SHA VOR N5243.3 W00853.1, CRK VOR N5150.4 W00829.7. Aircraft position N5230 W00820;
Which of the following lists two radials that are applicable to the aircraft position? SHA 131 CRK
017
Which of the following lists two radials that are applicable to the aircraft position? SHA 214; CRK
330
Which of the following lists two radials that are applicable to the aircraft position? SHA248 CRK
325
Given:; SHA VOR/DME (N5243.3 W00853.1), Birr aerodrome (N5304 W00754). What is the SHA radial
and DME distance when overhead Birr aerodrome? 068-41NM
Given:; SHA VOR/DME (N5243.3 W00853.1), Connemara aerodrome (N5314 W00928), What is the
SHA radial and DME distance when overhead Connemara aerodrome? 333-37 NM
Given:; TAS = 132 kt, True HDG = 257, W/V = 095(T)/35kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS? 4R-
165 KT
Given:; TAS = 140 kt, True HDG = 302, W/V = 045(T)/45kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS? 16
L-156 KT
Given:; TAS = 235 kt, HDG (T) = 076, W/V = 040/40kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS? 7L-204 KT
Given:; TAS = 270 kt, True HDG = 270, Actual wind 205(T)/30kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS?
6R-259KT
Given:; TAS = 290 kt, True HDG = 171, W/V = 310(T)/30kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS? 4 L-
314 KT
Given:; TAS = 470 kt, True HDG = 317, W/V = 045(T)/45kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS? 5 L -
470 KT
Given:; TAS = 472 kt, True HDG = 005, W/V = 110(T)/50kt. Calculate the drift angle and GS?
6L/490KT
Given:; TAS is120 kt. ATA 'X' 1232 UTC, ETA 'Y' 1247 UTC, ATA 'Y' is 1250 UTC. What is ETA 'Z'? 1302
UTC
Given:; true track 070, variation 30W, deviation +1, drift 10R, Calculate the compass heading?
089
Given:; true track 352, variation 11 W, deviation is -5, drift 10R. Calculate the compass heading?
358
Given:A (56N , 145E)B (57N , 165W)What is the difference in longitude between A and B? 050
Given:Compass Heading = 233True Track = 256Drift Angle = 10R Deviation = -3What is the
variation? 16E
Given:Hdg 265, TAS 290 kt, W/V 210/35 kt. Calculate Track and Groundspeed.; 271 AND 272 KT
Grid heading is 299, grid convergency is 55 West and magnetic variation is 90 West. What is the
corresponding magnetic heading? 084
Gyrocompassing of an inertial reference system (IRS) is accomplished with the mode selector
switched to: ALIGN
How does the chart convergency change with latitude in a Lambert Conformal projection? IT IS
CONSTANT AND DOES NOT CHANGE WITH LATITUDE
How does the convergency of any two meridians on the Earth change with varying latitude? IT
CHANGES AS SINE OF LATITUDE
How does the scale vary in a Direct Mercator chart? THE SCALE INCREASES WITH INCREASING
DISTANCE FROM THE EQUATOR
How is the radio position determined by the FMC in the B737-400 Electronic Flight Instrument
System? DME/DME OR VOR/DME
How long will it take to fly 5 NM at a groundspeed of 269 Kt ? 1 MIN 07 SEC
How many degrees has the mean sun moved along the celestial equator in 8 hours and 8 minutes?
122
How many NM would an aircraft travel in 1 MIN 45 SEC if GS is 135 kt? 3.94
How many small circles can be drawn between any two points on a sphere? AN UNLIMITED
NUMBER
If an aeroplane was to circle around the Earth following parallel 60N at a ground speed of 480 kt. In
order to circle around the Earth along the equator in the same amount of time, it should fly at a
ground speed of: 960 KT
If the acceleration of an aircraft is zero, its velocity:; IS CONSTANT
If the chart scale is 1: 500 000, what earth distance would be represented by 7 cm on the chart?
35.000M
If the Compass Heading is 265, variation is 33 W and deviation is 3E, what is the True Heading?
235
If you are flying along a parallel of latitude, you are flying: A RHUMB LINE TRACK
In a Flight Management System (FMS), control Display Units (CDUs) are used pre-flight to:
MANUALLY INITIALIZE THE IRS AND FMC WITH DISPATCH INFORMATION
In a Flight Management System (FMS), control Display Units (CDUs) are used preflight to:
MANUALLY INITIALIZE THE IRSS AND FMC WITH DISPATCH INFORMATION
In a remote indicating compass system the amount of deviation caused by aircraft magnetism and
electrical circuits may be minimised by: MOUNTING THE DETECTOR UNIT (FLUX VALVE) IN THE
WINGTIP
In a sunrise/sunset table given for the 28th of June at a certain latitude, sunrise is gven as 0239 and
sunset is given as 2127.What is the latitude? 60 N
In an Inertial Navigation System (INS), Ground Speed (GS) is calculated: BY INTEGRATING
MEASURED ACCELERATION
In an Inertial Reference System, accelerations are measured in relation to: AIRCRAFT AXIS
In northern hemisphere, during an acceleration in an easterly direction, the magnetic compass will
indicate: A DECREASE IN HEADING
In order to fly from position A (1000'N, 03000'W) to position B (3000'N, 05000'W), maintaining a
constant true course, it is necessary to fly: A RHUMB LINE TRACK
In order to maintain an accurate vertical using a pendulous system, an aircraft inertial platform
incorporates a device: WITH DAMPING AND A PERIOD OF 84.4 MIN
In the Northern Hemisphere the rhumb line track from position A to B is 230, the covergency is 6
and the difference in longitude is 10. What is the initial rhumb line track from B to A? 050
In which occasions does the rhumb line track and the great circle track coincide on the surface of the
Earth? ON TRACKS DIRECTLY NORTH-SOUTH AND ON EAST- WEST TRACKS ALONG THE
EQUATOR
In which statement is the "Mean Sun" best described? THE MEAN SUN IS A FICTITIOUS SUN
COINCIDING EACH YEAR WITH THE APPARENT SUN AT THE SPRING EQUINOX AND
TRAVELLING ALONG THE CELESTIAL EQUATOR AT UNIFORM SPEED
In which two months of the year is the difference between the transit of the Apparent Sun and Mean
Sun across the Greenwich Meridian the greatest? FEBRUARY AND NOVEMBER
Inertial Reference System sensors include: ACCELEROMETERS, AND LASER GYROS, MOUNTED
IN THE DIRECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AXIS
Isogonals are lines of equal: MAGNETIC VARIATION
Isogonic lines connect positions that have: THE SAME VARIATION
Isogrives are lines that connect positions that have: THE SAME GRIVATION
Keplar's second law states: EACH PLANET REVOLVES SO THAT RADIUS VECTOR, SUN TO
EARTH, SWEEPS OUT EQUAL ARE IN EQUAL INTERVALS OF TIME
Kepler's second law states that: THE RADIUS VECTOR SUN-EARTH SWEEPS OUT EQUAL AREAS
IN EQUAL TIME
Location A is at 50N 030W and location B is at 50S 030W. On 27th November it is noted that:
SUNRISE WILL BE LATER AT A THAN IT IS AT B AND SUNSET WILL BE EARLIER AT A THAN IT
IS AT B
Magnetic compass calibration is carried out to reduce: DEVIATION
Magnetic heading of an aircraft is 040 degrees. On the airborne weather radar (AWR) display the
relative bearing of the distance to the must southerly part of Lands End, (approximate position: 50 03
N 005 40 W) are 030 degrees R and 80 NM. What is the position of the aircraft based on these
observations? The slant range correction and the map convergency between aircraft position and
Lands End may be neglected: (49 25N 007 30W)
Morning Civil twilight begins when: THE CENTRE OF THE SUN IS 6 BELOW THE CELESTIAL
HORIZON
Mu'a, Tonga Islands, is situated at (2111'S, 17507'W); In the Air Almanac the standard time of
Tonga Islands is listed as UTC +13.; For August 21st the sunrise table in the Air Almanac shows:;
20S: 06:18; 30S: 06:28; What is the Standard Time of sunrise at Mu'a? 06:59 ON AUGUST 22ND
On a chart a straight line is drawn between two points and has a length of 4.63 cm. What is the chart
scale if the line represents 150 NM? 1:6.000.000
On a chart, the distance along a meridian between latitudes 45N and 46N is 6 cm. The scale of the
chart is approximately: 1: 1.850.000Given: ; True course 300, drift 8R, variation 10W, deviation -4
. Calculate the compass heading? 306
On a Direct Mercator chart a great circle will be represented by a: CURVE CONCAVE TO THE
EQUATOR
On a Direct Mercator chart at latitude 15S, a certain length represents a distance of 120 NM on the
earth. The same length on the chart will represent on the earth, at latitude 10N, a distance of: 122.3
NM
On a Direct Mercator chart at latitude 45N, a certain chart length along 45N represents a distance
of 90nm on the surface of the earth. The same length on a chart along latitude 30N will represent a
distance on the earth of: 110 NM
On a Direct Mercator chart, a rhumb line appears as a: STRAIGHT LINE
On a Direct Mercator chart, meridians are: PARALLEL, EQUALLY SPACED, VERTICAL STRAIGHT
LINES
On a Direct Mercator projection a particular chart length is measured at 30N. What earth distance
will the same chart length be if measured at 60N? A SMALLER DISTANCE
On a direct Mercator projection, at latitude 45 North, a certain length represents 70 NM. At latitude
30 North, the same length represents approximately: 86NM
On a direct Mercator projection, the distance measured between two meridians spaced 5 apart at
latitude 60N is 8 cm. The scale of this chart at latitude 60N is approximately: 1: 3500000
On a Direct Mercator, rhumb lines are: STRAIGHT LINES
On a Lambert chart (standard parallels 37N and 65N), with respect to the straight line drawn on the
map between A ( N49 W030) and B (N48 W040), the: GREAT CIRCLE AND RHUMB LINE ARE
TO THE SOUTH
On a Lambert Conformal chart the distance between meridians 5 apart along latitude 37 North is 9
cm. The scale of the chart at that parallel approximates: 1:5.000.000
On a Lambert Conformal Conic chart earth convergency is most accurately represented at the:
PARALLEL OF ORIGIN
On a Lambert Conformal Conic chart great circles that are not meridians are: CURVES CONCAVE TO
THE PARALLEL OF ORIGIN
On a Lambert conformal conic chart the convergence of the meridians: IS THE SAME AS EARTH
CONVERGENCY AT THE PARALLEL OF ORIGIN
On a Lambert conformal conic chart, the distance between parallels of latitude spaced the same
number of degrees apart: IS SMALLER BETWEEN THE STANDARD PARALLELS THAN OUTSIDE
THEM
On a Lambert conformal conic chart, with two standard parallels, the quoted scale is correct: ALONG
THE TWO STANDARD PARALLELS
On a Mercator chart, at latitude 60N, the distance measured between W002 and E008 is 20 cm.
The scale of this chart at latitude 60N is approximately: 1: 2.780.000
On a Mercator's projection the distance between (17N, 035E) and (17N, 040E) is 5 cm. The scale
at 57N is approximately: 1: 6.052.030
On a Polar Stereographic chart, the initial great circle course from A 70N 060W to B 70N 060E is
approximately: 030 (T)
On a polar stereographic projection chart showing the South Pole, a straight line joins position A
(70S 065E) to position B (70S 025W). The true course on departure from position A is
approximately: 225
On a Transverse Mercator chart, scale is exactly correct along the: MERIDIAN OF TANGENCY
On a transverse Mercator chart, with the exception of the Equator, parallels of latitude appear as:
ELLIPSES
On a True Heading of 090 the aircraft experiences drift of 5S. On a True Heading of 180 the
aircraft experiences no drift. On both headings the TAS is 200 kt and it is assumed that the wind is the
same.What is the experienced wind speed and direction? 360/17 KT
On an oblate spheroid representing the earth's shape: 1 MINUTE OF ARC ALONG THE EQUATOR
MEASURES A GREATER DISTANCE THAN 1 MINUTE OF ARC ALONG THE MERIDIAN AT A
LATITUDE OF 45 N/S
On the 27th of February, at 52S and 040E, the sunrise is at 0243 UTC. On the same day, at 52S
and 035W, the sunrise is at: 0743 UTC
On the earth's ellipsoid one degree of latitude near the equator is: LESS THAN 60 NM
On which of the following chart projections is it NOT possible to represent the north or south poles?
DIRECT MERCATOR
One of the errors inherent in a ring laser gyroscope occurs at low input rotation rates tending towards
zero when a phenomenon known as 'lock-in' is experienced. What is the name of the technique,
effected by means of a piezo-electric motor, that is used to correct this error? DITHER
One purpose of a compass calibration is to reduce the difference, if any, between: COMPASS
NORTH AND MAGNETIC NORTH
One purpose of compass calibration is to determine the deviation: ON ANY HEADING
Parallels of latitude on a Direct Mercator chart are: PARALLEL STRAIGHT LINES UNEQUALLY
SPACED
Parallels of latitude, except the equator, are: RHUMB LINES
Permanent magnetism in aircraft arises chiefly from: HAMMERING, AND THE EFFECT OF THE
EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD, WHILST UNDER CONTRUCTION
Position "Elephant Point" is situated at (5800'N, 13530'W).Standard time for this location is listed in
the Air Almanac as UTC -8.If sunset occurs at 00:57 UTC on 21st January, what is the time of Sunset in
LMT? 15:55 ON JANUARY 20TH
Position A is (3100'S, 17617'W)Rhumb line track (T) from A to B is 270.Initial great circle track (T)
from A to B is 266.2.The Approximate position of B is: 3100S, 16858E
Position A = (3000.0''N, 17523.2''W) Position B = (3000.0''N, 17348.1''E) For the route from A to
B the: RHUMB LINE DISTANCE IS 578NM
Position A = (5600.0''S, 16357.2''E) Position B = (5600.0''S, 17147.4''W) For the route from A to B
the; GREAT CIRCLE DIRECTION AT B IS 080.7
Position A is located on the equator at longitude 13000E. Position B is located 100 NM from A on a
bearing of 225(T). The coordinates of position B are: 01 11S 12849E
Route 'A' (44N 026E) to 'B' (46N 024E) forms an angle of 35 with longitude 026E. Variation at A
is 3E. What is the initial magnetic track from A to B? 322
Route A - B is drawn on a Polar Stereographic chart with the grid aligned with the Greenwich
meridian. The true track of the straight line at A (75S, 010W) is 080. What is the Grid Track when
passing the meridian of 050E? 070 (G)
meridian. The true track of the straight line at A is 060. When passing the meridian 100E, the true
track is 090. The grid track of this route on the chart is: 350 (G)
meridian. The True Track of the straight line at A (75N, 010W) is 080. What is the Grid Track when
passing the meridian 050E? 090 (G)
Route A - B is drawn on a Southern Polar Stereographic chart whose grid is aligned with the
Greenwich meridian. The true track of the straight line at A is 120. When passing the meridian of
100E the true track is 090. The grid track of this route on the chart is: 190 (G)
Seasons are due to the: INCLINATION OF THE POLAR AXIS WITH THE ECLIPTIC PLANE
Some inertial reference and navigation systems are known as "strapdown". This means that: THE
GYROSCOPES AND ACCELEROMETERS BECOME PART OF THE UNITS FIXTURE TO THE
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE
Standard time for some areas is listed in the Air Almanac as UTC +13 instead of UTC -11. The reason
for this is KEEPING THE SAME DATE AS THE POLITICAL AND OR ECONOMICAL ENTILY TO
WHICH THEY BELONG
The 'departure' between positions 60N 160E and 60N 'x' is 900 NM. What is the longitude of 'x'?
170W
The accuracy of the manually calculated DR-position of an aircraft is, among other things, affected
by: THE FLIGHT TIME SINCE THE LAST POSITION UPDATE
The accuracy of the, manually calculated, DR-position of an aircraft is, among other things, affected
by: THE ACCURACY OF THE FORECASTED WIND
The accuracy of the, manually calculated, DR-position of an aircraft is, among other things, affected
by: THE FLIGHT TIME SINCE THE LAST POSITION UPDATE
The alignment time, at mid-latitudes, for an Inertial Reference System using laser ring gyros is
approximately: 10 MIN
The angle between Magnetic North and Compass North is called: COMPASS DEVIATION
The angle between the plane of the ecliptic and the plane of equator is approximately: 23.5
The angle between the true great-circle track and the true rhumb-line track joining the following
points: A (60 S 165 W) B (60 S 177 E), at the place of departure A, is: 7.8
The angle between True North and Magnetic North is called: VARIATION
The annunciator of a remote indicating compass system is used when: SYNCHRONISING THE
MAGNETIC AND GYRO COMPASS ELEMENTS
The automatic flight control system (AFCS) in an aircraft is coupled to the guidance outputs from an
inertial navigation system (INS) and the aircraft is flying from waypoint No. 2 (6000'S 07000'W) to
No. 3 (6000'S 08000'W). Comparing the initial track (T) at 07000'W and the final track (T) at
08000'W, the difference between them is that the initial track is approximately: 9 LESS THAN THE
FINAL ONE
The automatic flight control system (AFCS) in an aircraft is coupled to the guidance outputs of an
inertial navigation system (INS).The aircraft is flying between waypoints No. 4 (45 00''N 040 00''W)
and No.5 (45 00''N 030 00''W). On arrival over waypoint No. 5, compared to the TT at waypoint No.4,
the TT has:; INCREASED BY LESS THAN 10
The automatic flight control system (AFCS) in an aircraft is coupled to the guidance outputs from an
inertial navigation system (INS). The aircraft is flying between inserted waypoints No. 3 (5500'N
02000'W) and No.4 (5500'N 03000'W). With DSRTK/STS selected on the CDU, to the nearest whole
degree, the initial track read-out from waypoint No. 3 will be: 274
The automatic flight control system is coupled to the guidance outputs from an inertial navigation
system. Which pair of latitudes will give the greatest difference between initial track read-out and the
average true course given, in each case, a difference of longitude of 10? 60N TO 60N
The chart distance between meridians 10 apart at latitude 65 North is 9.5 cm. The chart scale at
this latitude approximates: 1: 5.000.000
The chart that is generally used for navigation in polar areas is based on a: STEREOGRAPHICAL
PROJECTION
The circumference of the earth is approximately: 21600NM
The circumference of the parallel of latitude at 60N is approximately: 10800NM
The constant of cone of a Lambert conformal conic chart is quoted as 0.3955. At what latitude on the
chart is earth convergency correctly represented? 23 18
The constant of the cone in a Lambert chart is 0.8666500. The angle between the north directions of
the meridian in position A (6500'N, 01800'W) and the meridian of position B (7500'N, 02300'W) on
the chart is: 4.3
The constant of the cone, on a Lambert chart where the convergence angle between longitudes
010E and 030W is 30, is: 0.75
The convergence factor of a Lambert conformal conic chart is quoted as 0.78535. At what latitude on
the chart is earth convergency correctly represented? 51 45
The data that needs to be inserted into an Inertial Reference Sysytem in order to enable the system
to make a successful alignment of navigation is: AIRCRAFT POSITION IN LATITUDE AND
LONGITUDE
The declination of the sun is defined as: THE ANGULAR DISTANCE OF THE SUN NORTH OR
SOUTH OF THE CELESTIAL EQUATOR
The definition of True North for any observer is: THE DIRECTION OF THE OBSERVERS MERIDIAN
TO THE NORTH POLE
The diameter of the Earth is approximately: 12700 KM
The direct reading magnetic compass is made aperiodic (dead beat) by: KEEPING THE MAGNETIC
ASSEMBLY MASS CLOSE TO THE COMPASS POINT AND BY USING DAMPING WIRES
The direction "magnetic north" at a position on the earth is: THE DIRECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL
COMPONENT OF THE EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD AT THAT POSITION
The direction of Magnetic North at a certain position coincides with the direction of: THE
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE COMPONENT OF THE EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD
The Directive Force: IS THE COMPONENT OF THE EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD WHICH ALIGNS
THE COMPASS NEEDLE
The distance along a meridian between 6355'N and 1347'S is: 4662 NM
The distance between A and B is 90 NM. At a distance of 15 NM from A the aircraft is 4 NM right of
course. To reach destination B, the correction angle on the heading should be: 19
The distance between A and B is 90 NM. At a distance of 75 NM from A the aircraft is 4 NM right of
course. The track angle error (TKE) is: 3 RIGHT
The distance between point of departure and destination is 340 NM and wind velocity in the whole
area is 100/25kt. TAS is 140kt, True Track is 135 and safe endurance 3 hr and 10 min. How long will
it take to reach the Point of Safe Return? 1 HR AND 49 MIN
The distance between positions A and B is 180 NM. An aircraft departs position A and after having
travelled 60 NM, its position is pinpointed 4 NM left of the intended track. Assuming no change in wind
velocity, what alteration of heading must be made in order to arrive at position B? 6 RIGHT
The distance between two waypoints is 200 NM, To calculate compass heading, the pilot used 2E
magnetic variation instead of 2W. Assuming that the forecast W/V applied, what will the off track
distance be at the second waypoint? 14NM
The distance measured between two points on a navigation map is 42 mm (millimetres). The scale of
the chart is 1:1 600 000. The actual distance between these two point is approximately: 36.30 NM
The distance on the map between position A and position B measured along the rhumb line: IS LESS
THAN 54.19 CM
The drift of the azimuth gyro on an inertial unit induces an error in the position given by this unit. "t"
being the elapsed time. The total error is: PROPORTIONAL TO T
The duration of civil twilight is the time: BETWEEN SUNSET AND WHEN THE CENTRE OF THE
SUN IS 6 BELOW THE CELESTIAL HORIZON
The equivalent of 70 m/sec is approximately: 136 KT
The first law of Kepler states: ; PLANETS MOVE IN ELLIPTICS ORBITS WITH THE SUN IN ONE OF
THE FOCI
The fix of the aircraft position is determined by radials from three VOR-stations. The measurements
contain small random errors, known systematic errors and unknown systematic errors. The measured
radials are corrected for known systematic errors and are plotted on a navigation chart. The result is
shown at the reference. What is the most probable position of the aircraft? 1
The flight log gives the following data: "True track, Drift, True heading, Magnetic variation, Magnetic
heading, Compass deviation, Compass heading" The right solution, in the same order, is: 119, 3L,
122, 2E, 120, +4, 116
The following information is displayed on an Inertial Navigation System: GS 520 kt, True HDG 090,
Drift angle 5 right, TAS 480 kt. SAT (static air temperature) -51C. The W/V being experienced is:
320/60KT
The following points are entered into an inertial navigation system (INS).; WPT 1: 60N 30W; WPT 2:
60N 20W; WPT 3: 60N 10W; The inertial navigation system is connected to the automatic pilot on
route (1-2-3). The track change when passing WPT 2 will be approximately: A 9 DECREASE
The force acting on the needle of a direct reading compass varies: DIRECTLY WITH THE
HORIZONTAL COMPONENT OF THE EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD
The full alignment of the stable platform of an Inertial Navigation System: IS ONLY POSSIBLE ON
THE GROUND WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS AT A COMPLETE STOP
The GMT of Morning Civil Twilight at (6648'N, 09526'W) on 27th of January is? 1436 GMT
The GMT of Sunrise at (6648'N, 09526'W) on 27th of January is? 1549 GMT
The Great Circle bearing from A (70S 030W) to B (70S 060E) is approximately: 132 (T)
The great circle bearing of position B from position A in the Northern Hemisphere is 040. If the
Conversion Angle is 4, what is the great circle bearing of A from B? 228
The great circle distance between position A (5934.1'N 00808.4'E) and B (3025.9'N 17151.6'W)
is: 5400 NM
The great circle track measured at A (45 00'N 010 00'W) from A to B (45 00'N 019 00'W) is
approximately: 273
The great circle track measured at A (4500'N 01000'W) from A to B (4500'N 01900'W) is
approximately: 273Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a group of lighted obstacles? 11
The horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field: IS STRONGER CLOSER TO THE
MAGNETIC EQUATOR
The horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field: IS VERY SMALL CLOSE TO THE
MAGNETIC POLES
The ICAO definition of ETA is the: ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION
The initial great circle track from A to B is 080 and the rhumb line track is 083. What is the initial
great circle track from B to A and in which Hemisphere are the two positions located? 266 AND IN
THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
The length of the apparent solar day varies continuously throughout a year. This is caused by: THE
TILT OF THE EARTHS AXIS AND THE ELLIPTICAL ORBIT OF THE EARTH AROUND THE SUN
The lines on the earth's surface that join points of equal magnetic variation are called: ISOGONALS
The local hour angle of the mean sun at 1200 LMT is: 000
The local hour angle of the mean sun at 1200 LMT is: THE DATE WILL INCREASE CROSSING ON A
WESTERLY HEADING
The Local Mean Time at longitude 09520'W, at 0000 UTC, is: 1738:40 PREVIOUS DAY
The long term periodic change in the Earth's Magnetic Field: IS REFLECTED IN THE SLOW
MOVEMENT OF THE MAGNETIC POLES
The main reason for mounting the detector unit of a remote reading compass in the wingtip of an
aeroplane is: TO MINIMISE THE AMOUNT OF DEVIATION CAUSED BY AIRCRAFT MAGNETISM
AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
The main reason for the occurrence of seasons on earth is: THE INCLINATION OF THE EARTH
AXIS WITH REGARD TO THE PLANE OF THE ECLIPTIC
The main reason for usually mounting the detector unit of a remote indicating compass in the wingtip
of an aeroplane is to: REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF DEVIATION CAUSED BY AIRCRAFT
MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
The main reason that day and night, throughout the year, have different duration, is due to the:
INCLINATION OF THE ECLIPTIC TO THE EQUATOR
The maximum difference between geocentric and geodetic latitude occurs at about: 45 NORTH
AND SOUTH
The maximum difference in distance when proceeding along the great circle between two positions,
in stead of the rhumb line, will occur: ON EAST-WEST TRACKS AT HIGH LATITUDES
The nominal scale of a Lambert conformal conic chart is the: SCALE AT THE STANDAR PARALLELS
The north and south magnetic poles are the only positions on the earth's surface where: A FREELY
SUSPENDED COMPASS NEEDLE WOULD STAND VERTICAL
The outer marker of an ILS with a 3 glide slope is located 4.6 NM from the threshold. Assuming a
glide slope height of 50 FT above the threshold, the approximate height of an aircraft passing the
outer marker is: 1450 FT
The parallels on a Lambert Conformal Conic chart are represented by: ARCS OF CONCENTRIC
CIRCLES
The platform of an inertial navigation system (INS) is maintained at right angles to the local vertical
by applying corrections for the effects of: AIRCRAFT MANOEUVRES, EARTH ROTATION,
TRANSPORT WANDER AND CORIOLIS
The positions A (3000'N, 01730'E) and B at longitude (3000'N, 02330'E) are plotted on a Lambert
chart with a constant of the cone of 0.5. A and B are connected by a straight line. The True Track
measured at A is 088.5. ; What is the True Track measured at B? 091.5
The principle of 'Schuler Tuning' as applied to the operation of Inertial Navigation Systems/ Inertial
Reference Systems is applicable to: BOTH GYRO-STABLISED PLATFORM AND STRAPDOWN
SYSTEMS
The purpose of the TAS input, from the air data computer, to the Inertial Navigation System is for:
THE CALCULATION OF WIND VELOCITY
The QNH, given by a station at 2500 ft, is 980hPa.The elevation of the highest obstacle along a route
is 8 000 ft and the OAT = ISA -10C. ; When an aircraft, on route has to descend the minimum
indicated altitude (QNH on the subscale of the altimeter) to maintain a clearance of 2000 ft, will be:
10400 FT
The reason that the solar day lasts longer than the sidereal day is that; BOTH THE DIRECTION OF
ROTATION OF THE EARTH AROUND ITS AXIS AND ITS ORBITAL ROTATION AROUND THE SUN
ARE THE SAME
The reported surface wind from the Control Tower is 240/35 kt. Runway 30 (300). What is the
cross-wind component? 30 KT
The resultant of the first integration from the north/south accelerometer of an inertial navigation
system (INS) in the NAV MODE is: VELOCITY ALONG THE LOCAL MERIDIAN
The resultant of the first integration of the output from the east/west accelerometer of an inertial
navigation system (INS) in NAV MODE is: VELOCITY ALONG THE LOCAL PARALLEL OF LATITUDE
The rhumb line track between position A (4500'N, 01000'W) and position B (4830'N, 01500'W) is
approximately: 315
The rhumb-line distance between points A (6000'N 00230'E) and B (6000'N 00730'W) is: 300 NM
The scale on a Lambert conformal conic chart: IS CONSTANT ALONG THE PARALLEL OF
LATITUDE
The sensors of an INS measure: ACCELERATION
The SR/SS table for the 23rd of February at latitude 40N gives: SR = 06:44 SS = 17:44 At 12:00
Central European Time (UTC+1) at 40N: THE SUN RISES AT 64W
The standard parallels of a Lambert chart are 26N and 48N and the stated scale is 1:2 500 000.
Which statement is correct? THE SCALE AT 28N IS SMALLER THAN THE SCALE AT 24 N
The term drift refers to the wander of the axis of a gyro in: THE HORIZONTAL PLANE
The time difference in Local Mean Time between sunset at positions A (50N, 120E) and B (50S,
120E) on the 21st of November is: SOME HOURS AND THE SUN RISES EARLIER IN B THAN IN A
The time interval between sunrise and sunset is dependent on: THE DECLINATION OF THE SUN
AND THE LATITUDE OF THE OBSERVER
The total length of the 53N parallel of latitude on a direct Mercator chart is 133 cm. What is the
approximate scale of the chart at latitude 30S? 1: 25.000.000
The True course in the flight log is 270, the forecast wind is 045(T)/15kt and the TAS is 120kt. After
15 minutes of flying with the planned TAS and TH the aircraft is 3 NM South of the intended track and
2.5 NM ahead of the dead reckoning position: 5L
The two standard parallels of a conical Lambert projection are at N1040'N and N4120'. The cone
constant of this chart is approximatively: 0.44
The value of magnetic variation: HAS A MAXIMUM OF 180
Thule VOR is located at (7632'N, 6815'W). A Polar Stereographic chart with the grid aligned with
the Greenwich meridian is to be used. The local variation is 75W. Which grid track must be
maintained to track radial 210(M) inbound? 023 (G)
Transverse Mercator projections are used for: MAPS OF LARGE NORTH/SOUTH EXTENT
True Heading of an aircraft is 265 and TAS is 290 kt. If W/V is 210/35kt, what is True Track and GS?
271 AND 272 KT
Two places are situated on the same parallel in the Southern Hemisphere. The great circle, rhumb
line and the straight line between these places are drawn on a Polar Stereographic Projection. Which
statement is correct? THE GREAT CIRCLE IS SITUAATED BETWEEN THE PARALLEL AND THE
STRAIGHT LINE, BACAUSE THE CONCAVE SIDE OF TH GREAT CIRCLE IS IS ALWAYS POINTED
TOWARDS THE POLE
Two places on the parallel of 47S lie 757.8 km apart. Calculate the difference in longitude: 1000
Two points A and B are 1000 NM apart. TAS = 490 kt.; On the flight between A and B the equivalent
headwind is -20 kt.; On the return leg between B and A, the equivalent tailwind is +40 kt.; What
distance from A, along the route A to B, is the the Point of Equal Time (PET)? 530 NM
Two positions plotted on a polar stereographic chart, A (80N 000) and B (70N 102W) are joined
by a straight line whose highest latitude is reached at 035W. At point B, the true course is: 203
Use Europe Low Altitude Enroute Chart E(LO) 1A); Two consecutive waypoints of a flight plan are
Stornoway VORDME (N5812.4', W00611.0') and Glasgow VORDME (N5552.2', W 00426.7'). ;
During the flight the Actual Time Over Stornoway is 11:15 UTC and the Estimated Time Over Glasgow
is 11:38 UTC. At 11:21 UTC the fix of the aircraft is exactly over reporting point RONAR.; What is the
Revised UTC over Glasgow, based on this last fix? 11:36
Use the Air Almanac Tables.; The UTC of sunrise on 6 December at WINNIPEG (Canada) (4950'N
09730'W) is: 1413
Use the Air Almanac Tables.; When it is 0600 Standard Time in Queensland (Australia) the Standard
Time in Hawaii (USA) is: 1000
Use the Air Almanac Tables.; When it is 1000 Standard Time in Kuwait, the Standard Time in Algeria
is: 0800
Variation at an NDB is 9W. Variation at the aircraft is 11W. The true track of the great circle to the
NDB from the aircraft, at the aircraft, is 101.5. The magnetic bearing of the NDB from the aircraft is:
112.5
Waypoints can be entered in an INS memory in different formats. In which of the following formats
can waypoints be entered into all INSs? GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
What additional information is required to be input to an Inertial Navigation System (INS) in order to
obtain an W/V readout? TAS
What are, in order of highest priority followed by lowest, the two levels of message produced by the
CDU of the B737-400 Electronic Flight Instrument System? ALERTING AND ADVISORY
What feature is shown on the chart at position N5211 W00931? KERRY/FARRANFORE
AERODROME
What feature is shown on the chart at position N5212 W00612? TUSKAR ROCK LT.H. NDB
What feature is shown on the chart at position N5311 W00637? PUNCHESTOWN AERODROME
What feature is shown on the chart at position N5351 W00917? CASTLEBAR AERODROME
What feature is shown on the chart at position N5417 W01005? EAGLE ISLAND LT.H NDB
What is meant by "Aphelion"? ; THE POINT OF THE EARTHS ORBIT FURTHERST AWAY FROM
THE SUN
What is the average track (M) and distance between BAL VOR (N5318.0 W00626.9) and SLG NDB
(N5416.7 W00836.0)? 316-96NM
What is the average track (M) and distance between CRK VOR (N5150.4 W00829.7) and CRN NDB
(N5318.1 W00856.5)? 357-89 NM
What is the average track (M) and distance between CRN NDB (N5318.1 W00856.5) and WTD NDB
(N5211.3 W00705.0)? 142-95NM
What is the average track (M) and distance between CRN NDB (N5318.1 W00856.5) and BEL VOR
(N5439.7 W00613.8)? 058- 128 NM
What is the average track (M) and distance between KER NDB (N5210.9 W00931.5) and CRN NDB
(N5318.1 W00856.5)? 025- 70 NM
What is the average track (M) and distance between WTD NDB (N5211.3 W00705.0) and KER NDB
(N5210.9 W00931.5)? 278-90 NM
What is the average track (M) and distance between WTD NDB (N5211.3 W00705.0) and BAL VOR
(N5318.0 W00626.9)? 026-71NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between BAL VOR (N5318.0 W00626.9) and CRN NDB
(N5318.1 W00856.5)? 270-90 NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between BAL VOR (N5318.0 W00626.9) and CFN NDB
(N5502.6 W00820.4)? 327-124 NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between CON VOR (N5354.8 W00849.1) and BEL VOR
(N5439.7 W00613.8)? 063-101 NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between CRN NDB (N5318.1 W00856.5) and EKN NDB
(N5423.6 W00738.7)? 035-80 NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between SHA VOR (N5243.3 W00853.1) and CON VOR
(N5354.8 W00849.1)? 002-72NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between SLG NDB (N5416.7 W00836.0) and CFN NDB
(N5502.6 W00820.4)? 011-47 NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between WTD NDB (N5211.3 W00705.0) and FOY NDB
(N5234.0 W00911.7)? 286-81NM
What is the average track (T) and distance between WTD NDB (N5211.3 W00705.0) and SLG NDB
(N5416.7 W00836.0)? 336-137 NM
What is the chart distance between longitudes 179E and 175W on a direct Mercator chart with a
scale of 1: 5 000 000 at the equator? 133 NM
What is the constant of the cone for a Lambert conic projection whose standard parallels are at 50N
and 70N? 0.866
What is the correct definition of latitude of a position on the earth? LATITUDE IS THE ANGLE
BETWEEN THE PLANE OF THE EQUATOR AND THE LINE FROM THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
TO THE POSITION
What is the duration of morning Civil Twilight at (6648'N, 09526'W) on 27th of January? 01H 13
MIN
What is the effect on the Mach number and TAS in an aircraft that is climbing with constant CAS?
MACH NUMBER INCREASES, TAS INCREASES
What is the final position after the following rhumb line tracks and distances have been followed from
position 6000'N 03000'W? South for 3600 NM, East for 3600 NM, North for 3600 NM, West for 3600
NM. The final position of the aircraft is: 60 00 N 090 00 W
What is the highest latitude listed below at which the sun will reach an altitude of 90 above the
horizon at some time during the year? 23.5
What is the ISA temperature value at FL 330? -51C
What is the length of one degree of longitude at latitude 60 South? 30 NM
What is the local mean time, position 6525'N 12345'W at 2200 UTC? 1345
What is the longitude of a position 6 NM to the east of 5842'N 09400'W? 093 48.5W
What is the meaning of aeronautical chart symbol No. 15? AREONAUTICAL GROUND LIGHT
What is the meaning of aeronautical chart symbol No. 16? LIGHTSHIP
What is the meaning of the term "standard time" ? IT IS THE TIME SET BY THE LEGAL
AUTHORITIES FOR A COUNTRY OR PART OF A COUNTRY
What is the name given to an Inertial Reference System (IRS) which has the gyros and
accelerometers as part of the unit's fixture to the aircraft structure? STRAPDOWN
What is the radial and DME distance from BEL VOR/DME (N5439.7 W00613.8) to position N5410
W00710? 236- 44NM
W00730? 278- 44 NM
W00700? 315-34 NM
What is the radial and DME distance from CON VOR/DME (N5354.8 W00849.1) to position N5340
W00820? 140-23 NM
W00800? 088- 29 NM
W00900? 358 - 36 NM
W00930? 233-35NM
What is the radial and DME distance from CRK VOR/DME (N5150.4 W00829.7) to position N5140
W00730? 113-38 NM
W00750? 039-48 NM
W00810? 030-33NM
W00920? 311-38 NM
What is the radial and DME distance from SHA VOR/DME (N5243.3 W00853.1); to position N5210
W00920? 214- 37 NM
What is the radial and DME distance from SHA VOR/DME (N5243.3 W00853.1) to position N5220
W00810? 139-35 NM
W00940? 309-33 NM
W00830? 035-30NM
What is the ratio between the litre and the US-GAL ? 1 US-GAL EQUALS 3.78 LITRES
What is the rhumb line distance, in nautical miles, between two positions on latitude 60N, that are
separated by 10 of longitude? 300 NM
What is the source of magnetic variation information in a Flight Management System (FMS)?
MAGNETIC VARIATION INFORMATION IS STORED IS EACH IRS MEMORY, IT IS APPLIED TO
THE TRU HEADING CALCULATED BY THE RESPECTIVE IRS
What is the time required to travel along the parallel of latitude 60 N between meridians 010 E and
030 W at a groundspeed of 480 kt? 2 HR 30 MIN
What is the validity period of the 'permanent' data base of aeronautical information stored in the FMC
In the B737-400 Flight Management System? 28 DAYS
What is the value of the convergence factor on a Polar Stereographic chart? 1.0
What is the value of the magnetic dip at the magnetic south pole ? 90
What may cause a difference between a DR-position and a Fix? THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEEN THE
ACTUAL WIND AND THE FORESCASTED WIND
When accelerating on a westerly heading in the northern hemisphere, the compass card of a direct
reading magnetic compass will turn: ANTI-CLOCKWISE GIVING AND APPARENT TURN TOWARDS
THE NORTH
When accelerating on an easterly heading in the Northern hemisphere, the compass card of a direct
reading magnetic compass will turn: CLOCKWISE GIVING AN APPARENT TURN TOWARD THE
NORTH
When an aircraft on a westerly heading on the northern hemisphere accelerates, the effect of the
acceleration error causes the magnetic compass to: INDICATE A TURN TOWARDS THE NORTH
When decelerating on a westerly heading in the Northern hemisphere, the compass card of a direct
reading magnetic compass will turn: CLOCKWISE GIVING AN APPARENT TURN TOWARD THE
SOUTH
When flying on a westerly great circle track in the Southern Hemisphere you will: EXPERIENCE AN
INCREASE IN THE VALUE OF TRUE TRACK
When is the magnetic compass most effective? ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE MAGNETIC
POLES
When proceeding, on a given date, along a parallel towards the East, the moment of sunrise will
occur one hour earlier every 15 difference in longitude when it is expressed in: UTC
When the time is 1400 LMT at 90 West, it is: 1200 LMT AT 120 WEST
When the time is 2000 UTC, it is: 1400 LMT AT 90 WEST
When turning right from 330(C) to 040(C) in the northern hemisphere, the reading of a direct
reading magnetic compass will: UNDER-INDICATE THE TURN AND LIQUID SWIRL WILL
INCREASE THE EFFECT
Where and when are the IRS positions updated? ONLY IN THE GROUND DURING THE ALIGMENT
PROCEDURE
Where on a Direct Mercator projection is the chart convergency correct compared to the earth
convergency? AT THE EQUATOR
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a compulsory reporting point? 7
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a Control Zone boundary? 2
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a Flight Information Region (FIR) boundary? 1
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? 10
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a lighted obstacle? 9
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a lightship? 16
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a non-compulsory reporting point? 6
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates a Way-point? 8
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates an aeronautical ground light? 15
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates an exceptionally high lighted obstacle? 13
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates an exceptionally high unlighted obstacle? 12
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates an uncontrolled route? 4
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates an unlighted obstacle? 8
Which aeronautical chart symbol indicates the boundary of advisory airspace? 5
Which component of the B737-400 Flight Management System (FMS) is used to enter flight plan
routeing and performance parameters? MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT
Which definition describes best the notion "Poles"? THE POLES ARE THE POINTS OF
INTERSECTION BETWEEN THE EARTHS AXIS AND THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH
Which definition of the equator is correct? The ecuator is a great circle with its plane
perpendicular TO THE EARTH ROTATIONAL AXIS
Which figure in the Appendix represents the geocentric latitude of position P, which is situated above
the surface of the ellipsoid? FIGURE B
Which figure in the Appendix represents the geographic latitude of position P, which is situated above
the surface of the ellipsoid? FIGURE A
Which FMC/CDU page normally appears on initial power application to the B737-400 Electronic Flight
Instrument System? IDENT
Which is the highest latitude listed below at which the sun will rise above the horizon and set every
day? 62
Which of the following statements about hard and soft iron in relation to magnetism is correct?;
HARD IRON MAGNETISM IS OF A PERMANENT NATURE AND SOFT IRON IS OF A NON-
PERMANENT NATURE
Which of the aeronautical chart symbols indicates a basic, non-specified, navigation aid? 1
Which of the aeronautical chart symbols indicates a DME? 4
Which of the aeronautical chart symbols indicates a TACAN? 6
Which of the aeronautical chart symbols indicates a VOR? 3
Which of the aeronautical chart symbols indicates a VOR/DME? 5
Which of the aeronautical chart symbols indicates a VORTAC? 7
Which of the aeronautical chart symbols indicates an NDB? 2
Which of the following alternatives is correct when you cross the international date line? THE DATE
WILL INCREASE IF YOU ARE CROSSING ON A WESTERLY HEADING
Which of the following correctly lists the order of available selections of the Mode Selector switches of
an inertial reference system (IRS) mode panel? QFF-ALIGN-NAV-ATT
Which of the following is an occasion for carrying out a compass swing on a Direct Reading Compass?
AFTER AN AIRCRAFT HAS PASSED THROUGH A SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM OR HAS BEEN
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
Which of the following lists all the aeronautical chart symbols shown at position N5318.1 W00856.5?
CIVIL AIRPORT: NDB: DME:NON-COMPOLSURY REPORTING POINT
MILITARY AIRPORT:VOR:DME
Which of the following lists all the aeronautical chart symbols shown at position N5211 W00705?
CIVIL AIRPORT: NDB
CIVIL AIRPORT: NDB: DME: COMPOLSURY REPORTING POINT
CIVIL AIRPORT: VOR: DME: COMPULSORY REPORTING POINT
Which of the following lists the first three pages of the FMC/CDU normally used on initial start-up of
the B737-400 Electronic Flight Instrument System? IDENT-POST INIT-RTE
Which of the following lists the order of available selections on the Mode Selector switches of a 737-
400 Inertial Reference System? OFF-ALIGN-NAV-ATT
Which of the following lists, which compares an Inertial Reference System that utilises Ring Laser
Gyroscopes (RLG) instead of conventional gyroscopes, is completely correct? THERE IS LITTLE OR
NO SPIN UP TIME AND IT IS INSENSITIVE TO GRAVITIONAL (G) FORCES
Which of the following statement is correct concerning gyro-compassing of an inertial navigation
system (INS)? GYRO-COMPASSING OF INS IS NOT POSSIBLE IN FLIGHT BECAUSE IT CANNOT
DIFERENCIATE BETWEEN MOVEMENT INDUCED AND MISALGMENT INDUCED
ACCELERATIONS
Which of the following statements concerning the aircraft positions indicated on a triple fit Inertial
Navigation System (INS)/ Inertial Reference System (IRS) on the CDU is correct? THE POSITIONS
ARE IKELY TO DIFFER VECAUSE THEY ARE CALCULATED FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES
Which of the following statements concerning the alignment procedure for Inertial Navigation
Systems(INS)/Inertial Reference Systems (IRS) at mid-latitudes is correct? INS/IRS CAN BE ALIGNED
IN EITHER THE ALIGN OR NAV MODE
Which of the following statements concerning the loss of alignment by an Inertial Reference System
(IRS) in flight is correct? THE NAVIGATION MODE, INCLUDING PRESENT POSITION AND
GROUND SPEED OUTPUTS, ITS INOPERATIVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT
Which of the following statements concerning the operation of an Inertial Navigation System
(INS)/Inertial Reference System (IRS) is correct? NAV MODE MUST BE SELECTED PRIOR TO
MOVEMENT OF THE AIRCRAFT OF THE GATE
Which of the following statements concerning the position indicated on the Inertial Reference System
(IRS) display is correct? IS NOR UPDATED ONCE THE IRS MODE IS SET TO NAV
Which of the following statements is correct concerning the effect of turning errors on a direct
reading compass? TURNING ERRORS ARE GREATEST ON NORTH/SOUTH HEADINGS, AND ARE
GREATEST AT HIGH LATITUDES
Which of the following variables affect deviation?1. magnetic latitude2. aircraft heading3. aircraft
altitude4. aircraft electronic equipment: 1, 2 AND 4
Which one of the following describes the appearance of rhumb lines, except meridians, on a Polar
Stereographic chart? CURVES CONCAVE TO THE POLE
Which one of the following statements is correct concerning the appearance of great circles, with the
exception of meridians, on a Polar Stereographic chart whose tangency is at the pole ? THE HIGUER
THE LATITUDE THE CLOSER THEY APPROXIMATE TO A STRAIGHT LINE
Which one of the following, concerning great circles on a Direct Mercator chart, is correct? WITH THE
EXEPTION OF MERIDIANS AND THE EQUATOR, THEY ARE CURVES CONCAVE TO THE
EQUATOR
Which statement about meridians is correct?; A MERIDIAN AND ITS ANTI-MERIDIAN FORM A
COMPLETE GREAT CIRCLE
Which statement about ST is true? STANDARD TIME IS DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE APPROPIATE STATE AND DOES NOT NECESSARALY FOLLOW THE BORDERS OF 15
WIDE LONGITUDE ZONES
Which statement about ST is true?; STANDARD TIME IS DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE AEROPLANE STATE AND DOES NOT NECESARILY FOLLOW THE BORDERS OF 15 WIDE
LONGITUDE ZONES
Which statement about the duration of daylight is true? CLOSE TO THE EQUINOXES THE
INFLUENCE OF LATITUDE ON THE DURATION OF DAYLIGHT IS AT ITS SMALLEST
Which statement about the orbit of the earth is correct? THE ORBIT OF THE EARTH AROUND THE
SUN IS AN ELLIPSE WITH THE SUN AT ONE OF THE FOCI
Which statement is correct about the apparent solar day? THE APPARENT SOLAR DAY IS THE
PERIOD BETWEEN TWO SUCCESIVE TRANSITS OF THE TRUE SUN THROUGH THE SAME
MERIDIAN
Which statement is correct about the scale of a Lambert projection? THE SCALE REACHES ITS
MINIMUM VALUE AT THE PARALLEL OF ORIGIN
Which statement is correct about the scale of a Polar Stereographic projection of the Northern polar
area? THE SCALE REACHES ITS MINIMUM VALUE AT THE NORTH POLE
Which statement is correct? THE EARTH IS ONE OF THE PLANETS WHICH ARE ALL MOVING IN
ELLIPTICAL ORBIT AROUND THE SUN
Which statement is true about the parallel of origin of a conformal chart? THE PARALLEL OF
ORIGIN IS THE PARALLEL AT WHICH THE SCALE REACHES ITS MINIMIM VALUE
Which statement is true? THE DECLINATION OF THE SUN AND THE LATITUDE OF THE
OBSERVER WILL AFFECT THE DURATION OF THE CIVIL TWILIGHT
Which statement is true? THE DECLINATION OF THE SUN AND THE LATITUDE OF THE
OBSERVER WILL AFFECT THE DURATION OF CIVIL TWILIGHT
Which statement regarding the apparent sun and the mean sun is correct? THE APARENT SUN IS
THE VISIBLE SUN, THE MEAN SUN IS A FICTITIOUS SUN
With an increase in magnetic latitude there will be a decrease in the: DIRECTIVE FORCE
With reference to an inertial navigation system (INS), the initial great circle track between computer
inserted waypoints will be displayed when the control display unit (CDU) is selected to: DSRTK/STS
With reference to inertial navigation systems, a TAS input is: REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A W/V READ
OUT
You are departing from an airport which has an elevation of 1500 ft. The QNH is 1003 hPa.15 NM
away there is a waypoint you are required to pass at an altitude of 7500 ft.Given a groundspeed of
120 kt, what is the minimum rate of climb? 800FT/MIN
You are departing from an airport which has an elevation of 2000 ft. The QNH is 1013 hPa. 10 NM
away there is a waypoint you are required to pass at an altitude of 7500 ft. Given a groundspeed of
100 kt, what is the minimum rate of climb?; 920 FT/MIN
You are tracking the 200 radial inbound to a VOR and your true heading is 010. At the VOR you
then track the 090 radial outbound and are showing a heading of 080M The variation is +5 and the
TAS is 240 kts. What is the wind (T) has affected the aircraft ?; 310/65
Your on an airfield elevation 2000ft, QNH 1003. You want to climb to FL50, your rate of climb is
1000ft/min, your TAS is 100 and you have a headwind of 20. What is the distance it takes to get to
FL50 ? 3. 6 NM

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